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Crouzon syndrome

a condition in which a wide skull with a protrusion near the anterior fontanel (on top of the head, at the front) is associated with a beaked nose and ocular abnormalities (see craniosynostosis syndrome). The latter may include atrophy, divergent strabismus, and blindness. Neurological disorders may result from intracranial pressure, and intellectual disability may occur in some cases. Also called craniofacial dysostosis. See also Apert syndrome. [described in 1912 by Octave Crouzon (1874–1938), French neurologist]

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March 17th 2025

mantra

mantra

n.

1. in Hinduism and Buddhism, a sacred utterance, such as a syllable, phrase, or hymn (often in Sanskrit).

2. any verbal formula used for spiritual, religious, or meditative purposes to help block out extraneous thoughts and induce a state of relaxation that enables the individual to reach a deeper level of consciousness. See also concentrative meditation; transcendental meditation. Compare yantra.