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cephalic

adjective ce·phal·ic \ sə-ˈfa-lik \

Definition of cephalic

1 : 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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cephalically

play \-li-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Origin and Etymology of cephalic

Medieval French céphalique, from Latin cephalicus, from Greek kephalikos, from kephalē head; akin to Old High German gebal skull, Old Norse gafl gable, Tocharian A śpāl head

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

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cephalic

adjective ce·phal·ic \ sə-ˈfal-ik \

medical Definition of cephalic

1 : of or relating to the head
2 : directed toward or situated on or in or near the head
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cephalically

play \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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