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craniofacial
(redirected from craniofacial malformations)

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craniofacial /cra·nio·fa·cial/ (kra″ne-o-fa´sh'l) pertaining to the cranium and the face.
cra·ni·o·fa·cial (krn--fshl)
adj.
Of or involving both the cranium and the face.
craniofacial
[-fā′shəl]
Etymology: Gk, kranion, cranium; L, facies, face
pertaining to the cranium and the face.
craniofacial (krā´nēōfā´shl),
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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