Definitions

1. noun

A rare congenital anomaly of the skull in which the skull is shaped like a circle or oval, with the back and sides of the skull being much higher than the forehead, often resulting in intellectual disability and other complications.

“The doctor explained to the parents that their child was born with a rare condition known as cyclocephaly, which required immediate medical attention.”

2. noun

A condition in which the skull is shaped like a circle or oval, often resulting in intellectual disability and other complications, typically resulting from a genetic defect or other congenital anomalies.

“The medical team worked together to diagnose and treat the infant’s cyclocephaly, a rare and complex condition.”