craniofacial
adjective
cra·nio·fa·cial
ˌkrā-nē-ō-ˈfā-shəl 
: of, relating to, or involving both the cranium and the face
a craniofacial deformity
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Because nasal congestion and certain craniofacial features can increase the likelihood of sleep apnea, consulting with a dentist, ear, nose, and throat doctor, and/or sleep medicine specialist is the best bet.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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
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Sarah Garone, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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
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craniofacial
adjective
cra·nio·fa·cial
ˌkrā-nē-ō-ˈfā-shəl
: of, relating to, or involving both the cranium and the face
craniofacial abnormalities
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