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Dolichocranial (Adjective)

Meaning

Having a relatively long head with a cephalic index of under 75.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The patient was diagnosed with a dolichocranial skull, indicating a long and narrow head shape due to a lower cephalic index.
  • Dolichocranial skulls have been associated with a higher risk of certain medical conditions due to the unique shape of the head.
  • In some populations, a dolichocranial head shape is more common, which may be linked to genetic or environmental factors.
  • Anthropologists have studied dolichocranial skulls in ancient human remains to gain insights into the evolution of human head shapes.
  • A dolichocranial skull is characterized by a length that exceeds its width, resulting in a lower cephalic index and distinct head shape.

Synonyms

  • Dolichocranic
  • Dolichocephalic
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