brachycephalous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a short head in relation to the body.

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Variants

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brachycephalic , brachycephalies , brachycephaly

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'brachy' meaning short and 'cephalos' meaning head.

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Trivia

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1. Brachycephaly is a common condition in certain dog breeds, with Bulldogs being one of the most well-known examples.

2. In humans, brachycephaly is often associated with certain ethnic groups, such as the Inuit and some Middle Eastern populations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Microcephaly: A condition where the head is abnormally small.

2. Megacephaly: A condition where the head is abnormally large.

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Culture

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Brachycephalous animals include breeds of dogs like Bulldogs and Pugs, as well as some species of rodents. In human populations, brachycephaly is a condition where the skull is short and wide, often referred to as having a 'flat face'. This condition is commonly seen in some ethnic groups, such as the Inuit and certain populations in the Middle East.

How to Memorize "brachycephalous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a Bulldog or a Pug with a short, wide head.

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   - Associate the word 'brachycephalous' with the word 'short-headed'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Brachycephalous animals have a short head, just like a Bulldog's.'

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