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dolichocephaly

dolichocephaly

9.9
A head that is longer and narrower than usual
  • noun
  • /ˌdɑːlɪkoʊˈsɛfəli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : dolicocefalia
  • The doctor explained that dolichocephaly is characterized by a long, narrow head shape.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that dolichocephaly can result from premature closure of certain skull sutures.

  • The baby was diagnosed with dolichocephaly at birth.

  • Certain genetic syndromes may increase the likelihood of dolichocephaly in infants.

  • In anthropology, skull shapes such as dolichocephaly are used to classify populations.

  • Many researchers study dolichocephalies in various populations.

  • In anthropology, researchers classify human skull shapes, including dolichocephaly, to understand population diversity.

  • Certain genetic syndromes can lead to dolichocephaly, affecting how the skull develops in infants.

Synonyms

dolichocephalism
vsdolichocephaly
  • Specialized
9.9

A condition where the head is longer and narrower than usual

is about exact long to width proportions rather than a general relative description

How Long

dolichocephaly
  • Specialized
9.9
brachycephaly
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

dolichocephaly singular
dolichocephalies plural

Morphology

dolichocephaly = dolicho + cephal + y

The elements are Greek combining forms used in medical terminology rather than productive English morphemes, so an average B1 learner cannot derive the meaning from the parts.

Etymology

Dolichocephaly comes from Greek parts dolicho- meaning 'long' and -cephaly meaning 'head', so it literally says 'long head'. That's why dolichocephaly is used for a long, narrow skull shape.