Craniofacial
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Craniofacial
Craniofacial (pronunciation: /ˌkreɪnioʊˈfeɪʃəl/) refers to the anatomical area of the head and face. The term is derived from the Latin words cranium (meaning skull) and facies (meaning face).
Etymology
The term "Craniofacial" is a combination of two Latin words: Cranium which means "skull" and Facies which means "face". It is used to describe anything pertaining to the skull and face.
Related Terms
- Craniofacial surgery: A surgical subspecialty that deals with congenital and acquired deformities of the head, skull, face, neck, jaws and associated structures.
- Craniofacial anomalies: These are a diverse group of deformities in the growth of the head and facial bones.
- Craniofacial team: A multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers who work together to manage and treat craniofacial anomalies.
- Craniosynostosis: A birth defect in which one or more of the fibrous joints between the bones of a baby's skull (cranial sutures) close prematurely (fuse), before the baby's brain is fully formed.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Craniofacial
- Wikipedia's article - Craniofacial
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