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

Derived Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of brachycephalic

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

Example Sentences

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 key is understanding that in order to attain the smoosh-faced look that their fans find aesthetically pleasing, brachycephalic dogs are bred in ways that prioritize style over function.

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

But towards the end of the Stone Age a brachycephalic race was already penetrating into the islands.

From Man, Past and Present by Haddon, Alfred Court