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Cephalic Index.
Cephalic Index - as a noun
Ratio (in percent) of the maximum breadth to the maximum length of a skull
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breadth indexcranial indexExample Sentences
"The cephalic index is used in anthropology to determine the skull shape of different populations."
"A high cephalic index indicates a relatively round or brachycephalic head shape."
"The study analyzed the cephalic index of individuals from various ethnic backgrounds."
"Skull measurements were taken to calculate the cephalic index in the research study."
"The cephalic index can help identify certain genetic traits associated with head shape."
