turricephaly
|tur-ri-ceph-a-ly|
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/ˌtʌrɪˈsɛfəli/
tower-like head
Etymology
Etymology Information
'turricephaly' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'turris' meaning 'tower' and 'kephalē' meaning 'head'.
Historical Evolution
'turricephaly' was derived from the Greek words 'turris' and 'kephalē', and eventually became the modern English word 'turricephaly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tower head', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by an abnormally tall and narrow skull.
The child was diagnosed with turricephaly at an early age.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/10 03:19