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Willard F. Zahn, M. D.'s definitions

mollera caida

fallen fontanelle
caida, Sp. fallen
mollera, crown of head or calvarium
sinking of soft spot on infant's head; seen with severe dehydration or weight loss famine and/or diarrhea. An ominous prognostic sign for infant
by Willard F. Zahn, M. D. April 22, 2003
mugGet the mollera caidamug.

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