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scaphocephaly

scaph·o·ceph·a·ly
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skaf-uh-sef-uh-lee]
    • /ˌskæf əˈsɛf ə li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skaf-uh-sef-uh-lee]
    • /ˌskæf əˈsɛf ə li/

Definition of scaphocephaly word

  • noun scaphocephaly premature closure of the sagittal suture resulting in a deformed skull having an elongated, keellike shape. 1
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Origin of scaphocephaly

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; scapho- + -cephaly

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Parts of speech for Scaphocephaly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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scaphocephaly popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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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  • what is scaphocephaly?

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