Brachycephalic vs. Dolichocephalic

Brachycephalicadjective

(of a person or animal) Having a head that is short from front to back (relative to its width from left to right).

Brachycephalicnoun

A brachycephalic person or creature.

Brachycephalicadjective

Having the skull short in proportion to its breadth; shortheaded; - in distinction from dolichocephalic.

Brachycephalicadjective

having a short broad head with a cephalic index of over 80

Dolichocephalicadjective

(of a person or animal) Having a head that is long from front to back (relative to its width from left to right).

Dolichocephalicnoun

A dolichocephalic person.

Dolichocephalicadjective

Having the cranium, or skull, long to its breadth; long-headed; - opposed to brachycephalic.

Dolichocephalicadjective

having a relatively long head with a cephalic index of under 75