cephalic index

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Noun cephalic index has 1 sense

cephalic index, breadth index, cranial index - ratio (in percent) of the maximum breadth to the maximum length of a skull
--₁ is a kind of ratio

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Cephalic Index

The cephalic index is a measurement used in physical anthropology to determine the shape of a person's or population's head.

Sample sentences:

The cephalic index is calculated by dividing the maximum width of the head by the maximum length and multiplying it by 100.
This population has a dolichocephalic cranial shape as its cephalic index is less than 75.
Individuals with a brachycephalic cephalic index may have a wider head and a rounder skull.

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