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- Shaping of the head caused by overriding of the cranial bones to facilitate movement through the birth canal. Mongolian spots - "Oriental patches". An area of bluish-black pigmenta-tion over the buttocks and the lower back, commonly seen in non-Caucasian races. Mottling - Discoloration of the skin in irregular areas resembling a lace-like ... ................
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