Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mesaticephalic
adjective
/ˌmɛs.ə.tɪˈsɛf.əl.ɪk/
Definition
Pertaining to a head shape that is medium or intermediate in width.
Examples
- The anthropologist studied mesaticephalic skulls to compare with other head shapes.
- In the classification of human cranial features, mesaticephalic individuals fall between brachycephalic and dolichocephalic types.
Meaning
Mesaticephalic is often used in anatomical and anthropological contexts to describe skulls that are neither narrow nor broad.
Synonyms
- Intermediate
- Moderate
- Medium-width
