mesocephalic

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

adjective

, Cephalometry.

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

mesocephalic

/ ˌmɛsəʊsɪˈfælɪk; ˌmɛsəʊˈsɛfəlɪ /

adjective

1. having a medium-sized head, esp one with a cephalic index between 75 and 80

noun

1. an individual with such a head

Derived Forms

• mesocephaly, noun

Other Words From

• meso·cephal·y noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mesocephalic¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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