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brachycephaly

/ˌbræk.ɪˈsɛf.ə.li/

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noun

/ˌbræk.ɪˈsɛf.ə.li/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий состояние или качество короткой и широкой формы головы, часто связанное с определёнными генетическими или факторами развития.

A medical term referring to the condition or quality of having a short, broad head shape, often associated with certain genetic or developmental factors.

uncountable

  1. Short-headed conditionC2formalmedical

    The condition of having a relatively broad, short head, typically measured by a high cephalic index.

    ruБрахицефалия

    • Brachycephaly is often observed in certain dog breeds like bulldogs.
    • The pediatrician noted the infant's brachycephaly during the routine check-up.
    • In anthropology, brachycephaly is a characteristic of some ancient populations.

    Synonymsbrachycephalism

    Antonymsdolichocephaly

Forms
  • brachycephalies plural form
  • brachycephalies' possessive plural form
  • brachycephaly's possessive singular form