Brachyfacial

/ˌbrækɪˈfeɪʃəl/ adjective

Definition

Having a relatively short or broad face, with facial width greater than normal proportions.

Etymology

From Greek 'brachy-' meaning short combined with 'facial' from Latin 'facies' meaning face, used in anthropology and physical descriptions.

Kelly Says

Different human populations show varying degrees of brachyfacial characteristics—this is why faces look different around the world, and scientists study these patterns to understand human migration and adaptation histories!

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