dolichocephaly

Thân thiện

A newborn baby is measured for dolichocephaly.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The condition of having a long head: Dolichocephaly is a term used in anthropology and medicine to describe a skull or head shape that is longer than it is wide. It refers to the quality or state of being dolichocephalic.
   • A cranial index measurement: Specifically, it denotes a head with a cephalic index (the ratio of the maximum width to the maximum length of the skull multiplied by 100) of less than 75, indicating a long, narrow head form.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• "to exhibit dolichocephaly": to show the characteristic of having a long head.
• "presence of dolichocephaly": the existence of this head shape trait.

Variants and Related Words

• Dolichocephalic (adj): Having a long head; relating to dolichocephaly.
• Dolichocrany (n): A synonymous term, though less common, for a long-skulled condition.

Synonyms

• Scaphocephaly: In medical contexts, this can be a specific type of dolichocephaly often resulting from premature fusion of a skull suture, creating a long, narrow, boat-shaped head.
• Leptoprosopy: A related term describing a long, narrow face, often associated with a dolichocephalic skull.

Antonyms

• Brachycephaly: The condition of having a short, broad head (a cephalic index over 80).
• Mesocephaly: The condition of having a medium or average head proportion (a cephalic index between 75 and 80).

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of being dolichocephalic

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dolichocephalism