brachycephalic

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Adjective brachycephalic has 1 sense

brachycephalic, brachycranial, brachycranic - having a short broad head with a cephalic index of over 80
Antonyms: dolichocephalic, dolichocranial, dolichocranic, long-headed

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Term: Brachycephalic

Definition: Brachycephalic refers to a physical trait characterized by a relatively broad and short skull shape.

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

Relating to or denoting a breed or individual with a short, wide head, especially in reference to certain dog and cat breeds.
Pertaining to the characteristic skull shape.

Usage Examples:

The French Bulldog is a popular brachycephalic breed known for its short muzzle.
Brachycephalic animals often have respiratory difficulties due to their skull structure.

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