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Brachycephaly (from Ancient Greek βραχύς (brakhús), meaning "short", and κεφαλή (kephalḗ), meaning "head") is the shape of a skull shorter than average in its species. It is perceived as a cosmetically desirable trait in some domesticated dog and cat breeds, notably the pug and Persian, and can be normal or abnormal in other animal species.

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Brachycephaly
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Brachycephalic
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PSM V52 D333 Brachycephalic and dolichocephalic types from the coast of zeeland.jpg
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Black and white photos of two skulls. The brachycephalic skull is on the left and a dolichocephalic skull is on the right.
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Brachycephaly and dolichocephaly
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cephalic index
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Brachycephaly
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