physocephaly

phy·so·ceph·a·ly

(fī'sō-sef'ă-lē),

Swelling of the head resulting from introduction of air into the subcutaneous tissues.

[physo- + G. kephalē, head]

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physocephaly

An obsolete term for:
(1) Pneumocephaly;
(2) Subcutaneous emphysema of the head and neck.

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