SINCE 1828
cephalic
adjective
ce·phal·ic
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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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Other Words from cephalic
cephalically
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adverb
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cephalic
adjective
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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adverb
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adverb
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