cranioschisis

noun

cra·​ni·​os·​chi·​sis ˌkrā-nē-ˈäs-kə-səs How to pronounce cranioschisis (audio)
plural cranioschises -ˌsēz How to pronounce cranioschisis (audio)
: a congenital fissure of the skull

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“Cranioschisis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cranioschisis. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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