| cleidocranial | Relating to the clavicle and the cranium. Synonym: clidocranial. Origin: G. Kleis, clavicle, + kranion, cranium (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cleidocranial dysostosis | <paediatrics> An inherited disorder of bone development transmitted with an autosomal dominant pattern. Characteristics include absent or incompletely formed collar bones, dental abnormalities, joint laxity and a characteristic facial appearance (heavy brow, protruding jaw, wide nasal bridge and malaligned teeth). Inheritance: autosomal dominant. (27 Sep 1997) |
| cleidocranial dysplasia | <paediatrics> An inherited disorder of bone development transmitted with an autosomal dominant pattern. Characteristics include absent or incompletely formed collar bones, dental abnormalities, joint laxity and a characteristic facial appearance (heavy brow, protruding jaw, wide nasal bridge and malaligned teeth). Inheritance: autosomal dominant. Origin: Gr. Plassein = to form (27 Sep 1997) |