cephalhematoma

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Noun cephalhematoma has 1 sense

cephalhematoma, cephalohematoma - a collection of blood under the scalp of a newborn; caused by pressure during birth
--₁ is a kind of hemorrhagic cyst, blood cyst, hematocyst

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Cephalhematoma

Definition:

A cephalhematoma is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of blood between the skull and the periosteum (the external layer of the bones) of a newborn baby's head. It typically appears as a raised lump and is caused by trauma during delivery.

Examples:

Part of Speech: Noun

1. The doctor diagnosed the newborn with a cephalhematoma.

2. The size of the cephalhematoma gradually decreased over time.

Part of Speech: Adjective

1. The cephalhematoma treatment involves close monitoring by medical professionals.

2. The baby's cephalhematoma was a cause of concern for the parents.

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