leptocephaly

noun

lep·​to·​ceph·​a·​ly
ˌlep-tō-ˈsef-ə-lē, British also -ˈkef-
plural leptocephalies
: abnormal narrowness and tallness of the skull

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“Leptocephaly.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/leptocephaly. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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