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brachycephalization

noun
brachy·ceph·a·li·za·tion | \ -ˌsefələ̇ˈzāshən , -ˌlīˈz- \
plural -s

Definition of brachycephalization 

: transition toward a more brachycephalic condition the increasing brachycephalization of Europe

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History and Etymology for brachycephalization

brachycephalic + -ization

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brachycephalid

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Brachycera

brachycerebral

brachycerous

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