mesocephalic
having a head with a cephalic index between that of dolichocephaly and brachycephaly.
Origin of mesocephalic
1Other words from mesocephalic
- mes·o·ceph·al·y, noun
Words Nearby mesocephalic
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How to use mesocephalic in a sentence
The average volume of the normal adult cranium is about 1,500 cubic centimetres: mesocephalic cranium.
Pedagogical Anthropology | Maria MontessoriThe Bossonians are of medium height and complexion, their eyes brown or grey, and they are mesocephalic.
The Hyborian Age | Robert E. HowardThey are brachycephalic with a cephalic index between 82 and 85; one was mesocephalic with an index of 78.
In Northern Mists (Volume 1 of 2) | Fridtjof NansenThe Pawnees and Kiowas are tall and mesocephalic, with a tendency towards brachycephaly.
The Races of Man | Joseph DenikerBroca's "Kymric" skulls are mesocephalic; this he attributes to crossing with the short round-heads.
The Religion of the Ancient Celts | J. A. MacCulloch
British Dictionary definitions for mesocephalic
/ (ˌmɛsəʊsɪˈfælɪk) anatomy /
having a medium-sized head, esp one with a cephalic index between 75 and 80
an individual with such a head
- Compare brachycephalic, dolichocephalic
Derived forms of mesocephalic
- mesocephaly (ˌmɛsəʊˈsɛfəlɪ), noun
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