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plagiocephaly

Term: plagiocephaly

Literally meaning: ?asymmetrical head?

Origin: Anc Greek

???????/plagios(=askew)

???????/cephalin(=head)

Coined/History

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Definition

Plagiocephaly is a a malformation of characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side) of the skull due to premature closure of the coronal or lambdoidal sutures.

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- Brachycephaly
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- Craniosynostosis
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