brachycranial
/ˌbrækɪˈkreɪniəl/
adjective
- Having a short, broad skull, with a width that is at least 80% of the length.
- The ancient skulls found in the cave were brachycranial, suggesting a different population than modern humans.
- In anthropology class, we learned that brachycranial features are common in some Asian populations.
- The scientist measured the skull and noted it was brachycranial, with a rounded shape.
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