acrocephaly
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/ˌækrəˈsɛfəli/
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/ˌækrəʊˈsɛfəli/
pointed head
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrocephaly' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akron' meaning 'top' or 'peak' and 'kephalē' meaning 'head'.
Historical Evolution
'akron' and 'kephalē' combined in Greek to form 'akrocephalos', which eventually became the modern English word 'acrocephaly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pointed head', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a congenital condition characterized by an abnormally high, pointed, or conical shape of the skull.
The child was diagnosed with acrocephaly shortly after birth.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 09:51