leptorrhinian (Meaning)
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leptorrhinian (a)
having a long narrow nose
Synonyms & Antonyms of leptorrhinian
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leptorrhinian Sentence Examples
- The leptorrhinian nasal index of the ancient Greeks was significantly higher than that of other contemporary populations.
- Leptorrhiny, a characteristic of narrow-nosed individuals, is prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa.
- The leptorrhinian skull shape of this fossil suggests it belonged to a modern human population.
- Leptorrhiny is often associated with other physical traits, such as thin lips and a narrow face.
- The Indigenous Australian population exhibits a high incidence of leptorrhiny, a trait distinct from neighboring ethnic groups.
- Leptorrhiny is a useful indicator of ancestry in forensic anthropology and genetic studies.
- The leptorrhinian nasal profile is a common anatomical feature among people of Mediterranean descent.
- The study investigated the genetic basis of leptorrhiny in European populations.
- Leptorrhiny was used as a marker to trace the migration patterns of early Homo sapiens.
- Nasal surgery to reshape the nose can alter the degree of leptorrhiny in an individual.
FAQs About the word leptorrhinian
having a long narrow nose
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The leptorrhinian nasal index of the ancient Greeks was significantly higher than that of other contemporary populations.
Leptorrhiny, a characteristic of narrow-nosed individuals, is prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa.
The leptorrhinian skull shape of this fossil suggests it belonged to a modern human population.
Leptorrhiny is often associated with other physical traits, such as thin lips and a narrow face.
