ce·phal·ic
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Definition of cephalic
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: of or relating to the head
cephalic measurements
2
: directed toward or situated on or in or near the head
gastropods with cephalic tentacles dragons with cephalic horns
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Other Words from cephalic
cephalically
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sə-ˈfa-li-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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“Cephalic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cephalic. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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cephalic
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ce·phal·ic
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Medical Definition of cephalic
1
: of or relating to the head
2
: directed toward or situated on or in or near the head
Other Words from cephalic
cephalically
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-i-k(ə-)lē
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The first known use of cephalic was in 1571
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