Definitions
- Describing a head shape that is long and narrow with a high vaulted forehead. - Referring to a medical condition where the skull is abnormally shaped due to premature closure of the sagittal suture. - Talking about a specific type of craniosynostosis, a condition where the bones in an infant's skull fuse too early.
- Describing a head shape that is long and narrow with a low vaulted forehead. - Referring to a medical condition where the skull is abnormally shaped due to elongation of the skull. - Talking about a specific type of cephalic index, a measure of the ratio of the width of the skull to its length.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a long and narrow head shape.
- 2Both words are used in medical contexts.
- 3Both words refer to abnormal skull shapes or conditions.
What is the difference?
- 1Forehead: Scaphocephalic has a high vaulted forehead, while dolichocephalic has a low vaulted forehead.
- 2Cause: Scaphocephalic is caused by premature closure of the sagittal suture, while dolichocephalic is caused by elongation of the skull.
- 3Ethnicity: Dolichocephalic is often associated with certain ethnic groups, while scaphocephalic is not.
- 4Measurement: Dolichocephalic is measured using the cephalic index, while scaphocephalic is diagnosed through medical imaging.
- 5Connotation: Scaphocephalic is often associated with negative connotations due to its association with genetic disorders, while dolichocephalic is neutral.
Remember this!
Scaphocephalic and dolichocephalic are both words used to describe a long and narrow head shape. However, they differ in their causes, measurement, and connotations. Scaphocephalic is associated with premature closure of the sagittal suture and is often linked to genetic disorders, while dolichocephalic is caused by elongation of the skull and is often associated with certain ethnic groups.
