Scaphocephaly

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010554",
  "term": "Scaphocephaly",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A congenital malformation of the skull characterized by premature fusion of the sagittal suture, resulting in a long, narrow, and wedge-shaped head. This condition is the most common form of craniosynostosis. It can lead to increased intracranial pressure and developmental delays if not corrected surgically.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "craniosynostosis",
    "occiput",
    "parietal"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 802 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/scaphocephaly/"
}