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brachycephalism

/ˌbræk.ɪˈsɛf.ə.lɪz.əm/

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noun

/ˌbræk.ɪˈsɛf.ə.lɪz.əm/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или качество наличия короткой и широкой формы головы, часто используемое в антропологическом и медицинском контекстах.

A noun referring to the condition or quality of having a short, broad head shape, often used in anthropological and medical contexts.

uncountable

  1. Short-headednessC2formalmedical

    The condition or quality of having a relatively broad, short skull, typically measured by a cephalic index of 80 or above.

    ruКороткоголовость

    • Brachycephalism is often observed in certain dog breeds like pugs and bulldogs.
    • The anthropologist noted the brachycephalism of the ancient population.
    • Brachycephalism can be associated with certain genetic syndromes.

    Synonymsbrachycephaly

    Antonymsdolichocephalism