otocephaly

noun

oto·​ceph·​a·​ly ˌōt-ə-ˈsef-ə-lē How to pronounce otocephaly (audio)
plural otocephalies
: congenital malformation of the head characterized in severe cases by cyclopia, absence of a lower jaw, and joining of the ears below the face
otocephalic adjective

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“Otocephaly.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/otocephaly. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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