Otocephaly

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008366",
  "term": "Otocephaly",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A rare and severe congenital malformation characterized by the absence or underdevelopment of the mandible, a condition called agnathia, and abnormal positioning of the ears. The ears are displaced towards the front and midline of the neck, a condition known as synotia, and are sometimes fused together. This developmental anomaly is part of a spectrum of defects affecting the first branchial arch and is incompatible with postnatal life.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "congenital",
    "agnathia",
    "synotia"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 788 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/otocephaly/"
}