acrocephalia
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/ˌækrəʊsɪˈfeɪliə/
abnormally shaped head
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrocephalia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akroképhalos,' where 'akro-' meant 'top' or 'peak' and 'kephalē' meant 'head.'
Historical Evolution
'akroképhalos' transformed into the Latin word 'acrocephalus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acrocephalia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pointed head,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a congenital condition characterized by an abnormally shaped head.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a congenital condition characterized by an abnormally shaped head, typically pointed or conical in appearance.
The child was diagnosed with acrocephalia shortly after birth.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 10:06