scaphocephalic

/ ˌskæfɪsiˈfælik /

adjective

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. See brachycephalic, dolichocephalic
   an individual with such a head Compare dolichocephalic brachycephalic

Derived Forms

• ˈscaphoˌcephaly, noun