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Meaning of "brachycephalic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BRACHYCEPHALIC

brachycephalic  [ˌbrækɪsɪˈfælɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRACHYCEPHALIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Brachycephalic can act as a noun and an adjective.
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WHAT DOES BRACHYCEPHALIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Brachycephaly

Brachycephaly, also known as flat head syndrome, is a type of cephalic disorder. It is a normal variation in some domesticated dog and cat breeds, and can be normal or abnormal in other animal species. In humans, the disorder results from premature fusion of the coronal sutures or from external deformation. The coronal suture is the fibrous joint that unites the frontal bone with the two parietal bones of the skull. The parietal bones form the top and sides of the skull. This feature can be seen in Down syndrome. The incidence of brachycephaly has increased dramatically since the advent of sudden infant death syndrome recommendations for parents to keep their babies on their backs. It is considered just a cosmetic problem. Many pediatricians remain unaware of the issue and possible treatments. Treatments range from a simple repositioning of babies below the age of 5 months or more involved treatment with a helmet for children under the age of 18 months. There are also cases of brachycephaly associated with plagiocephaly, this deformity occurs when there is a combination of brachycephaly and plagiocephaly present.

Definition of brachycephalic in the English dictionary

The definition of brachycephalic in the dictionary is having a head nearly as broad from side to side as from front to back, esp one with a cephalic index over 80. Other definition of brachycephalic is an individual with such a head.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BRACHYCEPHALIC


brachiocephalic
ˌbreɪkɪəsɪˈfælɪk
cephalic
sɪˈfælɪk
diencephalic
ˌdaɪensɪˈfælɪk
dolichocephalic
ˌdɒlɪkəʊsɪˈfælɪk
encephalic
ˌɛnsɪˈfælɪk
ithyphallic
ˌɪθɪˈfælɪk
leptocephalic
ˌlɛptəʊsɪˈfælɪk
macrocephalic
ˌmækrəʊsɪˈfælɪk
megacephalic
ˌmɛɡəsɪˈfælɪk
mesencephalic
ˌmɛsɛnsɪˈfælɪk
mesocephalic
ˌmɛsəʊsɪˈfælɪk
metencephalic
ˌmɛtɛnsɪˈfælɪk
microcephalic
ˌmaɪkrəʊsɪˈfælɪk
orthocephalic
ˌɔːθəʊsɪˈfælɪk
oxycephalic
ˌɒksɪsɪˈfælɪk
platycephalic
ˌplætɪsɪˈfælɪk
procephalic
ˌprəʊsɪˈfælɪk
prosencephalic
ˌprɒsɛnsɪˈfælɪk
rhinencephalic
ˌraɪnɛnsɪˈfælɪk
telencephalic
ˌtɛlɛnsɪˈfælɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BRACHYCEPHALIC

brachyaxis
brachycephal
brachycephalism
brachycephalous
brachycephaly
brachycerous
brachydactyl
brachydactylic
brachydactylism
brachydactylous
brachydactyly
brachydiagonal
brachydome
brachygraphy
brachylogies
brachylogous
brachylogy
brachyodont
brachypinakoid
brachyprism

WORDS THAT END LIKE BRACHYCEPHALIC

acephalic
anencephalic
Daedalic
epencephalic
hydrocephalic
italic
malic
megalocephalic
mesaticephalic
myelencephalic
naphthalic
omphalic
pachalic
pashalic
salic
scaphocephalic
terephthalic
thalamencephalic
Uralic
zoocephalic

Synonyms and antonyms of brachycephalic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «brachycephalic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BRACHYCEPHALIC

Find out the translation of brachycephalic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of brachycephalic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «brachycephalic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

短头颅
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

braquicéfalos
570 millions of speakers

English

brachycephalic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लघुशिरस्क
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قصير الرأس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

брахицефалический
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

brachycephalic
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

brachycephalic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

brachycéphales
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Brachycephalic
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

brachyzephalen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

短頭
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

brachycephalic
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Brachycephalic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

brachycephalic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிறு தலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्राचिससेफेलिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

brakisefal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

brachicefalo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

brachycephalic
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

брахіцефаліческого
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

brachycephalic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βραχυκέφαλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

brachycephalic
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brakycefala
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brachycephaliske
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of brachycephalic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BRACHYCEPHALIC»

The term «brachycephalic» is normally little used and occupies the 130.018 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BRACHYCEPHALIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about brachycephalic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRACHYCEPHALIC»

Discover the use of brachycephalic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to brachycephalic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Textbook of Small Animal Surgery
Brachycephalic breeds (Shih Tzu, boxer, English and French bulldogs, Pekingese, pug, and Boston terrier) have a shortened skull compared with other breeds. Compression of the nasal passage and distortion of the pharyngeal tissue result ...
Douglas H. Slatter, 2003
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The Dog and Its Genome
The brachycephalic head type is characteristic of many breeds, including the Pekinese, pug, Boston terrier, and boxer. The bulldog is perhaps the most easily recognized of the brachycephalic breeds (Figs. 1a and 2e). The standards for ...
Elaine A. Ostrander, Urs Giger, Kerstin Lindblad-toh, 2007
3
The Races of Man: An Outline of Anthropology and Ethnography
index above 80 are sub-brachycephalic (up to 83.3), or brachycephalic (above 83.3, Fig. n).1 Peoples or ethnic groups being formed of various elements, it is in most cases impossible to determine, after the examination of an isolated skull, ...
Joseph Deniker, 1900
4
Small Animal Surgery Secrets
What is the most severe, life-threatening secondary problem seen with brachycephalic syndrome? Laryngeal collapse. 30. What is the sequence of events leading to laryngeal collapse? Advanced, uncorrected brachycephalic syndrome ...
Joseph Harari, 2004
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Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
Harvey CE, Fink EA (1982) Tracheal diameter: analysis of radiographic measurements in brachycephalic and non brachycephalic breeds. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 18:570–576. Harvey CE, O'Brien JA (1982 ) Upper ...
Eric Monnet, 2012
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Jews, Race and Environment
been brachycephalic, and in addition to the head-form, it is argued that the Jews have also inherited from them their peculiar physiognomy, and epecially the hook nose.1 Joseph Jacobs argues that the brachycephaly of the modern Jews is ...
Maurice Fishberg
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Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians ...
The most common clinical sign of brachycephalic airway syndrome is an abnormally increased inspiratory effort, which ranges in severity from stertor to dyspnea. The increased inspiratory effort is often exacerbated by exercise and worsens ...
Linda Merrill, 2012
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Nitrogen Oxides—Advances in Research and Application: 2013 ...
Animals-17 dogs with brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome and 10 mesocephalic (control) dogs.” Our news editors obtained a quote from the research from Complutense University, “Procedures-A blood sample was collected once ...
‎2013
9
Brachycephalic Upper Airway Syndrome in a Young Boston Terrier
A 4.5 month-old Boston terrier presented for surgical treatment of Brachycephalic Upper Airway Syndrome (BUAS).
April Lynn Rogers, 2006
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The Genetic Connection: A Guide to Health Problems in ...
13. BracHycepHaLic syndrome Brachycephalic syndrome, also known as brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome, consists of anatomic abnormalities that may include stenotic nares, tortuous turbinates, caudally displaced maxillae and ...
Lowell J. Ackerman, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRACHYCEPHALIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term brachycephalic is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Dog days of summer' can be dangerous for your pets
Brachycephalic breeds such as pugs, English bulldogs and Persian cats, are specifically prone to problems during the summertime because ... «Skiatook Journal, Jul 15»
2
Heat and humidity: A lethal combination
Pets that are brachycephalic (have a pushed-in face), have upper airway disease (such as laryngeal paralysis), heart problems, anxiety, or are ... «The Intelligencer, Jul 15»
3
The Adena People and Prehistoric Colonization of North America
Brachycephalic Beaker skull from the Natural History Review, 1862. .... At the Berryhill site in Ohio (1300 B.C.), brachycephalic crania featuring ... «Ancient Origins, Jul 15»
4
Summertime Dangers for Max and Fluffy
Brachycephalic dogs run a significantly higher risk of heatstroke and dehydration than other breeds. 'Brachycephalic' breeds are the ones with ... «SRQ Magazine, Jul 15»
5
No more hot dogs: 6 ways to keep your canine cool and healthy …
Brachycephalic breeds — dogs like pugs with squished faces — and pets with a darker coat are more prone to heat stroke than others. «Brookfield Elm Grove Now, Jun 15»
6
Six ways to keep your pet safe this summer
Brachycephalic breeds — think French bulldogs, pugs, Pekinese or Shih Tzu, among others – cannot cool themselves as well as dogs with ... «Great Falls Tribune, Jun 15»
7
Tips to keep your pets safe in the summer heat and during the 4th of …
This is especially true for young, old or overweight dogs and cats. Brachycephalic breeds such as Pugs, English bulldogs and Persian cats are ... «City-sentinel, Jun 15»
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PetTips: Celebrating July Fourth with pets should include planning …
Brachycephalic breeds (squished noses like Bulldogs) are especially prone. And if they are going to be swimming or boating, dogs need to ... «Fredericksburg.com, Jun 15»
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Hey moron, don't leave your dog in the car or else...
“Even faster if the dog is a brachycephalic, that classic squished-in faced dog,” said Kersey. “They have a triad of potential problems making ... «Yahoo Canada Finance - Insight, Jun 15»
10
U of I pet column: Heat stroke in dogs: Beating the summer heat
Be especially careful when exercising brachycephalic breeds. For more information about heat stroke in animals, contact your veterinarian. «Kankakee Daily Journal, Jun 15»

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