brachycephalic
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A person who has a short, wide head that is almost as wide as it is long
- noun
- /ˌbrækɪsəˈfælɪk/
- Specialized
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braquicefálico
- Many dogs, such as bulldogs and pugs, are considered brachycephalic because of their short and broad heads.
Examples
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Some brachycephalic breeds may experience breathing difficulties due to the shape of their skulls.
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Veterinarians often provide special care for brachycephalic animals to address health issues related to their head structure.
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Brachycephalic skull, heavy lower jaw, skin...
How Broad
brachycephalic
- Specialized
dolichocephalic
- Specialized
Surface Forms
brachycephalic singular
brachycephalics plural
Morphology
brachycephalic = cephalic (opaque) = brachy + cephal + ic
The word is formed by adding the classical combining form brachy- to cephalic, but the technical Greek-derived elements are not transparent for an average learner.
Etymology
The noun brachycephalic comes from the same Greek parts brachy- 'short' and cephalic (from kephalē) 'head'. It names a person or animal with a 'short head'—a broad, short skull—so doctors and scientists use it when they measure and describe head shape.
