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ce·phal·ic | \ sə-ˈfa-lik 
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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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cephalically \ sə-ˈfa-li-k(ə-)lē \ adverb
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cephalic
adjectivece·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 \ -i-k(ə-)lē \ adverb
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The first known use of cephalic was in 1599
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