cranioschisis

[ krā′nē-ŏs′kĭ-sĭs ]

n.

Congenital failure of the skull to close, usually accompanied by defective development of the brain.

Nearby words

cranioplasty, craniopuncture, craniorrhachischisis, craniosacral, craniosacral therapy, cranioschisis, craniosclerosis, cranioscopy, craniospinal, craniostenosis, craniosynostosis

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.