Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a platybasia, a condition in which the base of the skull is flattened.

“The patient’s X-ray showed platybasic features of the skull, indicating a possible case of rickets.”

2. noun

a skull with a flattened base, especially one resulting from rickets or other diseases.

“The doctor examined the platybasic skull, noting the abnormal shape and development.”