Human Phenotype Ontology

Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0001363
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Preferred Name

Craniosynostosis

Definitions
Craniosynostosis refers to the premature closure of the cranial sutures. Primary craniosynostosis refers to the closure of one or more sutures due to abnormalities in skull development, and secondary craniosynostosis results from failure of brain growth. Skull deformity caused by the premature closure of the cranial sutures. Craniostenosis is a deformity of the skull caused by craniosynostosis, with consequent cessation of skull growth.
Synonyms
Craniostenosis
Deformity of the skull
Craniosyostosis
Early fusion of cranial sutures
Cranial suture synostosis
Premature suture closure
Premature closure of cranial sutures
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