scaphocephalous
əˈsɛf noun Pathology.
premature closure of the sagittal suture resulting in a deformed skull having an elongated, keellike shape.
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scaphocephalic (ˌskæfɪsiˈfælik) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | anatomy having a head that is abnormally long and narrow as a result of the two parietal bones on the top of the skull closing prematurely |
| 2. | dolichocephalic Compare brachycephalic an individual with such a head |
| 'scaphocephaly | |
| —n | |
| 'scaphocephalism | |
| —n | |
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