cephalic index

noun

Definition of cephalic index

: the ratio multiplied by 100 of the maximum breadth from side to side of the head to its maximum length from front to back in living individuals — compare cranial index

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Recent Examples on the Web As a borfie, with a long snout, Nathan has a lower cephalic index. — Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2021

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“Cephalic index.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cephalic%20index. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.

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