brachycephalic
adjective
brachy·ce·phal·ic
ˌbra-ki-sə-ˈfa-lik 
: short-headed or broad-headed with a cephalic index of over 80
Examples of brachycephalic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Nature study found that factors like a dog’s skull shape (brachycephalic, or short-nosed dogs), obesity, and age significantly increased risk of heatstroke.
—
Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 July 2024
Temperatures that may be safe for a young, healthy mutt, may be lethal for a senior, overweight, brachycephalic purebred like a bulldog.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 July 2024
Since four-year-old Frank was a brachycephalic, or short-nosed breed, and is more susceptible to overheating or respiratory distress, he was not allowed to fly in the cargo, and had to be in the cabin.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024
The brachycephalic or flat-faced breeds carry a much higher risk of heatstroke due to the abnormal airways seen in these dogs, so owners of these breeds should use excessive caution when things start to heat up.
—Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for brachycephalic 
Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 July 2024
Temperatures that may be safe for a young, healthy mutt, may be lethal for a senior, overweight, brachycephalic purebred like a bulldog.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 July 2024
Since four-year-old Frank was a brachycephalic, or short-nosed breed, and is more susceptible to overheating or respiratory distress, he was not allowed to fly in the cargo, and had to be in the cabin.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024
The brachycephalic or flat-faced breeds carry a much higher risk of heatstroke due to the abnormal airways seen in these dogs, so owners of these breeds should use excessive caution when things start to heat up.
—Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for brachycephalic
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'brachycephalic.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near brachycephalic
Cite this Entry
“Brachycephalic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brachycephalic. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
brachycephalic
adjective
brachy·ce·phal·ic
ˌbrak-i-sə-ˈfal-ik
: short-headed or broad-headed with a cephalic index of over 80
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share