plagiocephaly

Term: plagiocephaly

Literally meaning: “asymmetrical head”

Origin: Anc Greek

πλάγιος/plagios(=askew)

κεφαλήν/cephalin(=head)

Coined/History

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Definition

Plagiocephaly is a a malformation of characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side) of the skull due to premature closure of the coronal or lambdoidal sutures.