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leptene

adjective

lep·​tene ˈlep-ˌtēn How to pronounce leptene (audio)
: having a high, a narrow, or a high narrow forehead with an upper facial index of 55.0 to 59.9 as measured on the skull and of 53.0 to 56.9 on the living head

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“Leptene.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/leptene. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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