brachycephalic
Americanadjective
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- brachycephalism noun
- brachycephaly noun
- hyperbrachycephalic adjective
- hyperbrachycephaly noun
Etymology
Origin of brachycephalic
Example Sentences
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Although Gunter stopped short of saying that brachycephalic dogs should not be bred any more, she urged that they be bred "with less extreme physical features."
From Salon • Sep. 4, 2023
The same is true of excessive weight, Gunter added — and brachycephalic dogs are prone to weight problems.
From Salon • Sep. 4, 2023
Passengers with brachycephalic dogs contend with even fewer choices because of a widespread ban on snub-nosed canines, which are prone to breathing issues.
From Washington Post • Mar. 7, 2023
She is one of the country's leading experts in brachycephalic breeds.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2023
The head index is brachycephalic except in the case of three, and all are platyrhinian, or nearly so, except one.
From The Negrito and Allied Types in the Philippines and The Ilongot or Ibilao of Luzon by Barrows, David Prescott
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