scaphocephalic

scaph·o·ceph·a·ly

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skaf-uh-sef-uh-lee]
- /ˌskæf əˈsɛf ə li/
- /skˌafəʊsfˈalɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skaf-uh-sef-uh-lee]
- /ˌskæf əˈsɛf ə li/

Definitions of scaphocephalic word

noun scaphocephalic premature closure of the sagittal suture resulting in a deformed skull having an elongated, keellike shape. 1
adjective scaphocephalic having a head that is abnormally long and narrow as a result of the two parietal bones on the top of the skull closing prematurely 0
adjective scaphocephalic an individual with such a head 0

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Origin of scaphocephalic

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; scapho- + -cephaly

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Parts of speech for Scaphocephalic

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scaphocephalic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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