dolichocephalic Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an adult with a long narrow head
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adjective having a relatively long head with a cephalic index of under 75
dolichocranial; dolichocranic.
WordNet
Dol`i*cho*ce*phal"ic, Dol`i*cho*ceph"a*lous adjective
(Also<
- Dolichocephalic
- Dolichocephalous
)
Etymology
Gr. long + head.Definitions
(Anat.) Having the cranium, or skull, long to its breadth; long-headed; -- opposed to brachycephalic. --Dol`i*cho*ceph"al a. & n.