oxycephaly
|ox-y-ceph-a-ly|
C2
/ˌɒksɪˈsɛfəli/
pointed head
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oxycephaly' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'oxus' meaning 'sharp' and 'kephalē' meaning 'head'.
Historical Evolution
'oxycephaly' was derived from the Greek word 'oxykephalos' and eventually became the modern English word 'oxycephaly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sharp head', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a congenital deformity of the skull'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a congenital deformity of the skull, characterized by a pointed or conical shape of the head due to premature closure of the cranial sutures.
The child was diagnosed with oxycephaly shortly after birth.
Synonyms
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