1. Plural of brachycephaly; the condition of having a relatively short, broad skull with a cephalic index above 80.
Usage: medical/anthropological term; technical

Examples

• The anthropologist studied brachycephalies in different populations across Europe.
• Brachycephalies are common in certain dog breeds like bulldogs and pugs.
• The skull measurements indicated brachycephalies rather than the more elongated dolichocephalic form.
• Genetic factors contribute to the prevalence of brachycephalies in specific ethnic groups.
• The museum's collection included skeletal remains showing various degrees of brachycephalies.