dolichocephaly

/ˌdɑlɪkoʊˈsɛfəli/
noun
  1. The condition of having a long, narrow head shape, with a cephalic index of 75 or less.
    • Dolichocephaly can be a normal variation in head shape and does not always indicate a medical problem.
    • Anthropologists sometimes study dolichocephaly to understand ancient population migrations.
    • The doctor noted dolichocephaly in the infant, which is common in premature babies.
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