cradle cap

cra·dle cap

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kreyd-l kap]
- /ˈkreɪd l kæp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kreyd-l kap]
- /ˈkreɪd l kæp/

Definitions of cradle cap words

noun cradle cap a form of seborrhoea of the scalp common in young babies 3
noun cradle cap a skin condition in infants characterized by a yellowish, greasy crust on the scalp, usually caused by an excessive flow of sebum 3
noun cradle cap an inflammation of the scalp, occurring in infants and characterized by greasy, yellowish scales; seborrheic dermatitis of infants. 1
noun cradle cap (medicine, pathology) A form of seborrheic dermatitis that occurs on the scalps of infants, causing scaly, flaky, itchy, red skin. 0

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cradle cap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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