DOLICHOCEPHALY

dolichocephaly, dolichocephalism

(noun) the quality of being dolichocephalic

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dolichocephaly (uncountable)

(medicine) The quality or condition of being dolichocephalic.

Synonyms

• dolichocephalism

Source: Wiktionary


Dol`i*cho*ceph"a*ly, Dol`i*cho*ceph"a*lism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. dolichcéphalie.]

Definition: The quality or condition of being dolichocephalic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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