brachydome

/ˈbrækɪˌdoʊmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A skull of an individual with brachycephaly, a condition in which the skull is shorter than average from front to back, with a relatively short back of the head.

“The anthropologist studied the brachydome of the ancient civilization to understand the prevalence of brachycephaly.”

Synonyms

  • brachycephalic
  • short-skulled

Antonyms

  • dolichocephalic
  • long-skulled