n. an abnormally increased distance between two organs or parts, commonly referring to widely spaced eyes (ocular hypertelorism). See Crouzon syndrome; Sotos syndrome.
(craniofacial dysostosis) a genetic disorder characterized by premature fusion of the skull sutures, leading to distortion in the shape of the head. It is a generalized form of *craniosynostosis, with a wide skull, high forehead, widely spaced eyes (ocular *hypertelorism), and *exophthalmos.See also Apert syndrome. [O. Crouzon (1874–1938), French neurologist]... crouzon syndrome
(cerebral gigantism) a rare inherited disorder resulting in excessive physical growth during the first 2–3 years of life. It presents in childhood with a characteristic facial appearance, a disproportionately large head, large hands and feet, abnormally widely spaced eyes (ocular *hypertelorism), developmental delay, and tall stature for age. Children with Sotos syndrome tend to be large at birth and taller and heavier, stabilizing after about five years to achieve normal adult height. Most cases occur sporadically, although familial cases have been reported. [J. F. Sotos (1927– ), U.S. paediatrician]... sotos syndrome
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