Definition of Cranioclast

1. n. An instrument for crushing the head of a fetus, to facilitate delivery in difficult eases.

Medical Definition of Cranioclast

1. Instrument like a strong forceps formerly used for crushing and extracting the foetal head after perforation. Origin: cranio-+ G. Klao, to break in pieces (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cranioclast

Craniata
Craniata
craniate
craniates
craniectomy
craning
cranio-
cranio-aural
craniocardiac reflex
craniocarpotarsal dysplasia
craniocarpotarsal dystrophy
craniocele
craniocerebral
craniocerebral
cranioclasia
cranioclast (current term)
craniocleidodysostosis
craniodiaphysial dysplasia
craniodidymus
craniofacial
craniofacial
craniofacial abnormalities
craniofacial angle
craniofacial appliance
craniofacial axis
craniofacial dysjunction fracture
craniofacial dysostosis
craniofacial fixation
craniofacial notch
craniofacial surgery

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