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hypsicephalic

adjective

hyp·​si·​ce·​phal·​ic -sə-ˈfal-ik How to pronounce hypsicephalic (audio)
: having a high forehead with a length-height index of 62.6 or higher compare hypsicranic
hypsicephaly noun
plural hypsicephalies

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“Hypsicephalic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hypsicephalic. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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