Brachycephalize

/ˌbræk.iˈsɛf.ə.laɪz/ verb

Definition

To become or make brachycephalic; to develop into or cause to have a short, broad skull.

Etymology

From brachycephalic + -ize (suffix creating a verb meaning 'to make or become'), following productive English verb formation.

Kelly Says

Selective breeding can actually brachycephalize dog and cat breeds within just a few generations, but the side effects—breathing problems, jaw misalignment—remind us that shorter isn't always better.

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