craniofacial

adjective

cra·​nio·​fa·​cial ˌkrā-nē-ō-ˈfā-shəl How to pronounce craniofacial (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving both the cranium and the face
a craniofacial deformity

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Why Austin as a place for a new craniofacial center? Hopper said Austin is attractive because of the growth in population, especially young families. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Aug. 2024 Assembling the clues like a puzzle King Richard's skeleton was already capturing the attention of experts keen to uncover its secrets, starting with a professor who had done a craniofacial reconstruction — meaning his entire face had been digitally mapped. Patrick Wood, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024 Experts from Liverpool John Moores University, along with a craniofacial specialist, worked to recreate the king’s features based on his skull. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024 My research specifically focuses on bone tissue regeneration, with a particular emphasis on dental and craniofacial applications, as well as orthopedic applications or post-tumor bone regeneration needs. Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for craniofacial 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of craniofacial was circa 1859

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“Craniofacial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craniofacial. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

craniofacial

adjective
cra·​nio·​fa·​cial ˌkrā-nē-ō-ˈfā-shəl How to pronounce craniofacial (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving both the cranium and the face
craniofacial abnormalities
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