brachycephalism

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A form of brachycephaly — A congenital condition wherein the skull is flattened front-to-back, so that the head is short and broad.

Scrabble 34

Meanings

nounbrachycephalism (uncountable)
  1. dateduncountableDated form of brachycephaly.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe quality of being brachycephalic

Broader

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Chicago

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