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nasal breadth — noun 1. on the skull : the distance between the two most lateral points on the rim of the nasal opening 2. on the living : the distance between the two most lateral points on the wings of the nostrils … Useful english dictionary
nasal index — n the ratio of nasal breadth to nasal height multiplied by 100 * * * 100 times the maximal breadth of the nasal aperture divided by the nasion nasospinale height … Medical dictionary
nasal index — noun : the ratio of nasal breadth to nasal height multiplied by 100 * * * 1. Craniom. (of the skull) the ratio of the distance from nasion to the lower margin of the nasal aperture to that of the maximum breadth of the nasal aperture. 2. Cephalom … Useful english dictionary
nasal index — n. 1. in cephalometry, the ratio of the greatest breadth of the nose to its greatest height multiplied by 100 2. in craniometry, the ratio of the greatest breadth of the nasal aperture (of the skull) to its greatest height multiplied by 100 … English World dictionary
nasal index — 1. Craniom. (of the skull) the ratio of the distance from nasion to the lower margin of the nasal aperture to that of the maximum breadth of the nasal aperture. 2. Cephalom. (of the head) the ratio of the maximum breadth of the external nose to… … Universalium
nasal index — /neɪzəl ˈɪndɛks/ (say nayzuhl indeks) noun 1. (of the skull) the ratio of the distance from the nasion to the lower margin of the nasal aperture to that of the maximum breadth of the nasal aperture. 2. (of the head) the ratio of the maximum… …
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index — 1. [NA] SYN: i. finger. 2. A guide, standard, indicator, symbol, or number denoting the relation in respect to size, capacity, or function, of one part or thing to another. SEE ALSO: quotient, r … Medical dictionary
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Craniofacial anthropometry — This article deals with races defined craniofacially (based on skull measurements) and not by typology (physical type) or genetic distance. Races categorized using alternative methods yield different groups, making them non concordant. John… … Wikipedia
