craniosynostosis
noun
cra·nio·syn·os·to·sis
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Definition of craniosynostosis
: premature fusion of the sutures of the skull
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Diego is terminally ill, battling an advanced form of craniosynostosis, and despite six surgeries, his spine is growing into his skull. — Justin Barrasso, SI.com, "The Week in Wrestling: WWE Still a Big Part of John Cena’s Future Plans," 12 June 2019 Payton, who does not attend the elementary school, was born with craniosynostosis, a birth defect in which a baby’s skull bones connect too early, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Char Adams, PEOPLE.com, "Students Give Boy, 5, with Brain Condition a Doll with Matching Surgery Scars: He Looks 'Like Me'," 4 June 2019 Paul Davis' daughter was born with sagittal craniosynostosis. — Bryan Lowry, kansascity, "Paul Davis says Congress should disclose names of members who settle harassment cases," 13 Dec. 2017 My grandson recently had surgery to correct craniosynostosis. — Sainted & Tainted Writers, Twin Cities, "Sainted & Tainted: And along came Phil …," 25 Feb. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'craniosynostosis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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craniosynostosis
noun
cra·nio·syn·os·to·sis
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plural craniosynostoses\ -ˌsēz
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Medical Definition of craniosynostosis
: the premature closure during infancy of the fibrous joints of the skull (such as the coronal suture or sagittal suture)
Left untreated, craniosynostosis can lead to increased intracranial pressure, resulting in headaches, visual disturbances and developmental delay. — The Chicago Daily Herald, 23 Nov. 2009