cradle cap
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cradle cap
n.
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
n
(Pathology) a form of seborrhoea of the scalp common in young babies. Technical name: crusta lactea
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cra′dle cap`
n.
an inflammation of the scalp, occurring in infants and characterized by greasy, yellowish scales.
[1890–95]
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cradle cap
n costra láctea (form), inflamación escamosa del cuero cabelludo en lactantesEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.