mesocephalic

[ mez-oh-suh-fal-ik, mes-, mee-zoh-, -soh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Cephalometry.

having a head with a cephalic index between that of dolichocephaly and brachycephaly.

mesocephalic

/ ˌmɛsəʊˈsɛfəlɪ; ˌmɛsəʊsɪˈfælɪk /

First recorded in 1855–60; meso- + -cephalic

The average volume of the normal adult cranium is about 1,500 cubic centimetres: mesocephalic cranium.

The Bossonians are of medium height and complexion, their eyes brown or grey, and they are mesocephalic.

They are brachycephalic with a cephalic index between 82 and 85; one was mesocephalic with an index of 78.

The Pawnees and Kiowas are tall and mesocephalic, with a tendency towards brachycephaly.

Broca's "Kymric" skulls are mesocephalic; this he attributes to crossing with the short round-heads.

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