Brachyrrhinia

/ˌbræk.iˈrɪn.i.ə/ noun

Definition

A condition or characteristic of having a short nose or nasal cavity.

Etymology

From Greek 'brachys' (short) + 'rhis/rhinos' (nose) + '-ia' (condition), a medical and anthropological term.

Kelly Says

Some animals and human populations have adapted to have shorter noses—it's actually an advantage in cold climates because shorter nasal passages warm air more efficiently before it reaches the lungs!

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