Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Having a short, broad head with a cephalic index over 80.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Short-headed: applied, in ethnology, to heads whose diameter from side to side is not much less than that from front to back, their ratio being as 80 to 100, as those of the Mongolian type; and also to races or individuals having such heads: opposed to dolichocephalic.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective (Anat.) Having the skull short in proportion to its breadth; shortheaded; -- in distinction from
dolichocephalic .
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective of a person or animal Having a
head that isshort from front to back (relative to its width from left to right). - noun A brachycephalic person.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an adult with a short broad head
- adjective having a short broad head with a cephalic index of over 80
Etymologies
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Examples
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The former is called brachycephalic (short-headed), and the latter dolichocephalic
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Short-nosed breeds, known as "brachycephalic" in the dog world, have a skull formation that affects their airways.
Dr. Michael J. Breus: Does Your Dog Steal Your Sleep? Dr. Michael J. Breus 2010
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Short-nosed breeds, known as "brachycephalic" in the dog world, have a skull formation that affects their airways.
Dr. Michael J. Breus: Does Your Dog Steal Your Sleep? Dr. Michael J. Breus 2010
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Short-nosed breeds, known as "brachycephalic" in the dog world, have a skull formation that affects their airways.
Dr. Michael J. Breus: Does Your Dog Steal Your Sleep? Dr. Michael J. Breus 2010
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Short-nosed breeds - known as "brachycephalic" in the dog world - have a skull formation that affects their airways, said Dan Bandy of Shawnee, Okla., chairman of the Bulldog Club of
WTVM - 1- WTVM Home 2010
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Short-nosed breeds - known as "brachycephalic" in the dog world - have a skull formation that affects their airways, said
The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines Sharon Theimer ASSOCIATED PRESS 2010
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Short-nosed breeds - known as "brachycephalic" in the dog world - have a skull formation that affects their airways, said Dan Bandy of Shawnee, Okla., chairman of the Bulldog Club of
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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These flat-facers or nearly so are known officially as brachycephalic dogs, says Ann Hohenhaus, veterinarian and staff oncologist at the Animal Medical Center.
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"I wouldn't breed a pug with an English bulldog," he says, because both breeds are brachycephalic, or have pushed-in snouts, which means a tendency for breathing disorders.
When a Pug and a Beagle Fall in Love, It's a Puggle Miriam Gottfried 2011
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The DOT says about 60% of dog deaths aboard airlines are brachycephalic dogs.
Ruff Flight? Logan Airport Staff Can Be Furry Travelers' Best Friend Scott McCartney 2011
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There are also the breathing issues common to all brachycephalic breeds — those with flat faces — that can cause respiratory distress, heat intolerance (since the dogs have to pant to cool themselves off), and frequent vomiting.
The very cute, totally disturbing tale of the American "it" dog Tove K. Danovich 2021
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December 25, 2008