hypsistenocephalic

hypsistenocephalic
Having a high, narrow head. [hypsi- + G. stenos, narrow, + kephale, head]

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hyp·si·steno·ce·phal·ic .hip-sə-.sten-ə-sə-'fal-ik adj having an extremely high narrow head
hyp·si·steno·ceph·a·ly -'sef-ə-lē n, pl -lies

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hyp·si·steno·ce·phal·ic (hip″sĭ-sten″o-sə-falґik) [hypsi- + steno- + cephalic] having a high, curved vertex, prominent cheek bones, and prognathic jaws.

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  • hypsistenocephalic — hyp·si·stenocephalic …   English syllables

  • hypsistenocephalic — |hipsə̇, sē+ adjective Etymology: hyps + stenocephalic : having an extremely high narrow head …   Useful english dictionary

  • hypsistenocephalism — ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ˌstenəˈsefəˌlizəm noun Etymology: hypsistenocephalic + ism : the quality or state of being hypsistenocephalic …   Useful english dictionary

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