acrocephaly
/ˌækroʊˈsɛfəli/
noun
- A medical condition in which the top of the head is pointed or cone-shaped, often due to early fusion of skull bones.
- Babies with acrocephaly often have a tall, narrow skull shape.
- Acrocephaly can be seen in some genetic syndromes like Apert syndrome.
- The doctor explained that acrocephaly may require surgery to relieve pressure on the brain.