"Craniosynostoses" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Craniosynostoses are abnormal premature closures of one or more of the fibrous joints between the bones of the skull, also known as cranial sutures. This can affect the normal shape and growth of a child's skull, often leading to a range of problems, including abnormal skull shape, reduced head size, and increased pressure on the brain.
Cranioplasty is a type of neurosurgical procedure that involves the repair or reconstruction of the skull, usually after a previous injury or surgery that has resulted in a defect or deformity. This can include covering a bony defect left after a craniectomy, which is a surgical procedure that involves removing a portion of the skull to relieve pressure on the brain. Cranioplasty is also used to correct skull deformities, such as those caused by childhood trauma or genetic conditions.
Cranioschisis is a rare congenital disorder that occurs when the neural tube fails to close during fetal development, leaving a gap in the skull and often leading to extensive brain damage and a condition known as encephalocele.
Cranioscopy is a medical examination of the skull and cerebral hemispheres through a curved instrument called a cranioscope. Specifically, it is a procedure in which a small curved instrument is inserted through a small incision in the scalp to examine the inside of the skull and brain.
Craniospinal refers to the skull and spine, particularly in relation to diseases, conditions, or injuries that affect the brain, spine, or their surrounding structures. It is also used to describe medical procedures or treatments that involve the integration of cranial and spinal anatomy, such as craniospinal surgery.
Craniotomised refers to a medical condition where a person's skull is surgically opened or removed, often during a craniotomy procedure.
Craniotomy: a surgical operation to remove a portion of the skull, usually to relieve pressure on the brain caused by a traumatic injury, tumor, or fluid accumulation.