cephalic
[ suh-fal-ik ]
/ səˈfæl ɪk /
adjective
of or relating to the head.
situated or directed toward the head.
OTHER WORDS FROM cephalic
ce·phal·i·cal·ly, adverb post·ce·phal·ic, adjective pro·ce·phal·ic, adjective un·ce·phal·ic, adjectiveWords nearby cephalic
Definition for cephalic (2 of 2)
Origin of -cephalic
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British Dictionary definitions for cephalic (1 of 2)
cephalic
/ (sɪˈfælɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to the head
situated in, on, or near the head
British Dictionary definitions for cephalic (2 of 2)
-cephalic
-cephalous
adj combining form
indicating skull or head; -headed
brachycephalic
Derived forms of -cephalic
-cephaly or -cephalism, n combining formWord Origin for -cephalic
from Greek
-kephalos
Medical definitions for cephalic (1 of 2)
cephalic
[ sə-făl′ĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to the head.
Located on, in, or near the head.
Medical definitions for cephalic (2 of 2)
-cephalic
suff.
Having a specified kind or number of heads:dolichocephalic.
Scientific definitions for cephalic
cephalic
[ sə-făl′ĭk ]
Located on or near the head.