Premature closure of cranial sutures resulting in malformation of the skull. ... Origin: cranio-+ G. Stenosis, a narrowing ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kra″ne-o-stә-no´sis) deformity of the skull due to premature closure of the cranial sutures.
Type: Term Pronunciation: krā′nē-ō-sten-ō′sis Definitions: 1. Premature closure of cranial sutures resulting in malformation of the cranium.