brachycephaly; flat head syndrome
Medical term for a condition where the head is disproportionately short and broad. Used in clinical contexts.
短頭は、頭蓋骨の早期癒合が原因で起こることがあります。
Brachycephaly can occur due to premature fusion of the cranial sutures.
Tummy time is recommended to prevent flat head syndrome in infants.