mesatipellic, a. Anthrop.
(ˌmɛsətɪˈpɛlɪk)
[f. Gr. µέσ(σ)ατ-ος midmost (superl. of µέσος middle) + -i- + πέλλ-α wooden bowl (taken in sense pelvis) + -ic.]
Characterized by an index of the pelvic brim between 90 and 95.
| 1886 W. Turner Rep. Crania in Rep. Sci. Results Voy. H.M.S. Challenger XVI. 40 In the males the same index was at or about 91, so that they were mesatipellic. 1924 Proc. Soc. Antiquaries Scotl. LVIII. 34 An index of 93·22 is mesatipellic, and considerably higher than that of the average European male. 1966 B. J. Anson Morris's Human Anat. (ed. 12) iv. 282/2 Pelves with an index below 90 are platypellic; from 90 to 95, mesatipellic; and above 95, dolichopellic. |