scaphocephaly (n.), scaphocephalic (adj.)

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Elongated and narrow head with decrease of the parietal regions and conspicuous frontal and occipital protrusions; a type of craniosynostosis.

Note: Scaphocephaly is a result of the premature closure of the sagittal suture and is usually accompanied by mental retardation.
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PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 802 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'scaphocephaly' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11195 RIS BibTex EndNote
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