brachycephalic

American  

[brak-ee-suh-fal-ik] / ˌbræk i səˈfæl ɪk /

Also brachycephalous

adjective

Cephalometry.

1. short-headed; having a cephalic index of 81.0–85.4.

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brachycephalic British  

/ ˌbrækɪsɪˈfælɪk /

adjective

1. having a head nearly as broad from side to side as from front to back, esp one with a cephalic index over 80

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noun

1. an individual with such a head

Other Word Forms

• brachycephalism
  noun
• brachycephaly
  noun
• hyperbrachycephaly
  noun
• hyperbrachycephalic
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of brachycephalic

First recorded in 1840–50; brachy- + -cephalic

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Example Sentences

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brachycephalic

His advice to owners of brachycephalic dogs is "avoiding letting them or taking them outside during especially warm periods."

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

Indeed, he warned that if brachycephalic dogs continue to be inbred at current rates, they may not exist in the near future.

From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2023

She is one of the country's leading experts in brachycephalic breeds.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2023

There were sixteen brachycephalic and thirteen mesaticephalic skulls.

From Degeneracy Its Causes, Signs and Results by Eugene S. Talbot

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