brachy-

American  

1. a learned borrowing from Greek meaning “short,” used in the formation of compound words.

   brachycerous.

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brachy- British  

combining form

1. indicating something short

   brachycephalic

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Usage

What does brachy- mean? Brachy- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “short.” It is often used in medical and scientific terms.Brachy- comes from the Greek brachýs, meaning “short.”

Etymology

Origin of brachy-

< Greek, combining form of brachýs

Example Sentences

With wide eyes, small noses and bigger, rounder heads, a brachy dog’s face “is far more human than, say, a Labrador’s,” said Packer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fox, the vet, owns a Frenchie but called extreme brachy breeds “nightmares” from a medical perspective.

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Some experts argue that brachy dogs’ health problems can make them more desirable to owners.

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A cynic might say that, like those hideous-slash-adorable dolls, brachy pups are a trendy accessory for young urbanites to parade about and post on Instagram.

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Even though they often suffer "serious health problems" from obstructive airway syndrome and joint problems like hip dysplasia to reflux disorders like heartburn, "most owners of brachys see past these health issues and would gladly adopt another brachy in the future."

From Salon