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brachy-

 
a learned borrowing from Greek meaning “short,” used in the formation of compound words: brachycerous.
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< Greek, combining form of brachýs
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Brachy- is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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brachy-
 
—combining form
indicating something short: brachycephalic
 
[from Greek brakhus short]

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brachy-
comb. form of Gk. brakhys "short" (see brief (adj.)).
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brachy- pref.
Short: brachydactyly.

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