Acrocephaly

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000156",
  "term": "Acrocephaly",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A congenital condition characterized by a pointed or cone-shaped head due to premature fusion of the coronal and sagittal sutures of the skull. This abnormal skull shape can lead to increased intracranial pressure and developmental issues. It is often associated with syndromic craniosynostosis, such as Crouzon syndrome.",
  "synonyms": [
    "acrocephalia",
    "oxycephaly"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "Crouzon syndrome"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 716 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/acrocephaly/"
}