Craniosynostosis is a severe deformity caused by:
A) premature closure of the sutures.
B) increased intracranial pressure.
C) a localized bone disease that softens, thickens, and deforms bone.
D) excess growth hormone or a deficit in thyroid hormone.
Answer: A) premature closure of the sutures.
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