Cephalohematoma
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cephalohematoma is a noun meaning A hemorrhage of blood between the skull and periosteum of a newborn baby secondary to rupture of blood vessels crossing the periosteum.
Meaning
A hemorrhage of blood between the skull and periosteum of a newborn baby secondary to rupture of blood vessels crossing the periosteum.
Word Forms
- cephalohematomas
- cephalohematomata
- cephalohaematoma
Synonyms for cephalohematoma
Depending on context, synonyms include cephalhematoma.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cephalhematoma, cephalohaematoma, cephalhaematoma, cephalhematocele, cephalhaematocele, hematoma.
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