Having a thin nose. Applied to a skull with a nasal index below 47 (Frankfort agreement) or 48 (Broca). ... Origin: Lepto-+ G. Rhis, nose ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: lep′tō-rīn Definitions: 1. Having a thin nose. Applied to a skull with a nasal index less than 47 (Frankfort agreement) or 48 (Broca). Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=48899