👉 Brachycephalia is a developmental anomaly that occurs when the head and neck of an infant are smaller than expected for their age. This condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic predisposition or environmental factors such as low birth weight. In some cases, brachycephalia may result from a combination of these factors, leading to a significantly smaller brain size compared to the average adult head size. The term "brachycephalize" is often used in this