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mesocephalic

/mez-oh-suh-fal-ik, mes-, mee-zoh-, -soh-/US // ˌmɛz oʊ səˈfæl ɪk, ˌmɛs-, ˌmi zoʊ-, -soʊ- //UK // (ˌmɛsəʊsɪˈfælɪk) anatomy //

中脑型,中脑,中脑性,中脑的

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Cephalometry.

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

Examples

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

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

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

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

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