platycephalic
[ plat-ee-suh-fal-ik ]
adjectiveCephalometry.
having a head whose cranial vault is broad or flat.
Origin of platycephalic
1- Also plat·y·ceph·a·lous [plat-i-sef-uh-luhs]. /ˌplæt ɪˈsɛf ə ləs/.
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How to use platycephalic in a sentence
The platycephalic character has a geographical distribution.
Prehistoric Man | W. L. H. DuckworthThe trend toward platycephalic specialization has been the major feature of evolution in Cratogeomys.
Evolution and Classification of the Pocket Gophers of the Subfamily Geomyinae | Robert J. RussellTherefore, platycephalic specializations involved lateral expansion of the braincase and mandible.
Evolution and Classification of the Pocket Gophers of the Subfamily Geomyinae | Robert J. RussellShape of skull varies from dolichocephalic to platycephalic.
Evolution and Classification of the Pocket Gophers of the Subfamily Geomyinae | Robert J. RussellIt is thus that we recognise low skulls (platycephalic), medium (orthocephalic or metriocephalic), or high (hypsicephalic).
The Races of Man | Joseph Deniker
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