BRACHYCEPHALISM

brachycephaly, brachycephalism

(noun) the quality of being brachycephalic

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

brachycephalism (uncountable)

Dated form of brachycephaly.

Source: Wiktionary


Brach`y*ceph"a*ly, Brach`y*ceph"a*lism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. Brachycéphalie] . (Anat.)

Definition: The state or condition of being brachycephalic; shortness of head.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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