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cradle cap

A form of dermatitis that occurs in infants and is characterized by heavy yellow crusted lesions on the scalp.

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cradle cap

(Pathology) a form of seborrhoea of the scalp common in young babies. Technical name: crusta lactea

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cra′dle cap`

an inflammation of the scalp, occurring in infants and characterized by greasy, yellowish scales.

[1890–95]

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cradle cap - a dermatitis of the scalp that is common in infants

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cradle cap

n costra láctea (form), inflamación escamosa del cuero cabelludo en lactantes

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