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craniofacial /cra·nio·fa·cial/ (kra?ne-o-fa´sh'l) pertaining to the cranium and the face.
craniofacial (krā´nēōfā´sh  l),adj pertaining to the portion of the skull that contains the face and brain. craniofacial of or pertaining to the cranium and face. craniofacial dysplasia inherited in cattle; characterized by convex nasal profile, shortened mandible, macroglossia. craniofacial index an indication of the shape of the skull. The formula is cranium length/facial length. craniofacial malformations any congenital deformity of the cranium or face including cyclopia, cebocephaly, cheiloschisis. |
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Physical examination revealed mild craniofacial dysmorphism, including asymmetry of the jaw, and hypopigmentation of the skin. Mannequins displayed costumes being sold to help defray convention costs and raise money for one of Cher's favorite charities, the Children's Craniofacial Association, with which Cher became involved after acting in the movie ``Mask,'' about a boy with a craniofacial deformity. It covers such issues as allergy and immunology, head and neck surgery, craniofacial surgery, cosmetic surgery, dermatology, and otology/neurortology. |
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