brachycephalic
/ˌbrækɪsəˈfælɪk/
adjective
- Having a short, broad head, often used to describe certain dog breeds or human skull shapes.
- Pugs and bulldogs are brachycephalic breeds, which means they have flat faces.
- The doctor explained that brachycephalic skulls are wider than they are long.
- Some brachycephalic dogs have trouble breathing because of their short snouts.
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