craniofacial

adjective

cra·​nio·​fa·​cial ˌkrā-nē-ō-ˈfā-shəl How to pronounce craniofacial (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving both the cranium and the face
a craniofacial deformity

Examples of craniofacial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Here's What Experts Have to Say A Quick Review Treacher Collins syndrome is a craniofacial condition that causes the facial bones and tissues to not develop properly. Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 Aug. 2023 Pre-conception drinking by fathers is more strongly associated with certain infant craniofacial defects than is drinking during pregnancy by mothers. Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 2 June 2023 What does all this have to do with craniofacial traits? Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2012 The mother and father were healthy, but their son and daughter both suffered from a rare hereditary disorder called Miller syndrome, which causes craniofacial deformation. Kathleen McAuliffe, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2011 My parents had known about this craniofacial anomaly — immediately apparent to anyone who saw me — at least several weeks before my birth thanks to a routine ultrasound. Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2021 Career ambition: To become a craniofacial reconstructive surgeon, using my knowledge of biomedical engineering to provide my patients with innovative healthcare solutions. Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 12 Dec. 2022 July is awareness month for juvenile arthritis, sarcoma, cleft and craniofacial deformities and group B strep. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2022 Camp About Face brings together children born with cleft lip, cleft palate or another craniofacial difference for a weeklong camp every summer at Bradford Woods. Clare Proctor, The Indianapolis Star, 30 July 2021 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of craniofacial was circa 1859

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Cite this Entry

“Craniofacial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craniofacial. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.

Medical Definition

craniofacial

adjective
cra·​nio·​fa·​cial ˌkrā-nē-ō-ˈfā-shəl How to pronounce craniofacial (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving both the cranium and the face
craniofacial abnormalities
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