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Brachycephaly

Summary

An abnormality of skull shape characterized by a decreased anterior-posterior diameter. That is, a cephalic index greater than 81%. Alternatively, an apparently shortened anteroposterior dimension (length) of the head compared to width. [from HPO]

Available tests

39 tests are in the database for this condition.

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Clinical tests (39 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

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