Acrocephaly

/ˌækroʊˈsɛfəli/ noun

Definition

The medical condition of having an abnormally high, pointed head; another term for acrocephalia.

Etymology

From Greek akron 'peak' + kephale 'head' + -y noun suffix. Alternative form of acrocephalia using the -y ending common in medical terminology.

Kelly Says

Acrocephaly fascinates medical historians because it's one of the first skull conditions documented in ancient medical texts—Hippocrates even described peak-headed individuals!

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