oxycephaly
/ˌɑksiˈsɛfəli/
noun
- A medical condition in which the skull is pointed or cone-shaped due to early fusion of certain skull bones.
- Oxycephaly can sometimes affect vision if the skull puts pressure on the eyes.
- Surgery is often recommended to correct oxycephaly in infants.
- The doctor explained that oxycephaly is a rare form of craniosynostosis.