cymbocephaly

/ˌsɪmbəˈsɛfəli/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare congenital anomaly characterized by a head that is shaped like a cymbal, often resulting from an abnormal development of the brain and skull.

“The doctor explained that the baby was born with cymbocephaly due to a genetic disorder.”

Synonyms

  • cylindric skull
  • skull deformity

Antonyms

  • normal cranial development
  • typical head shape