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cephalic

cep·ha·lic

US/sɪˈfælɪk/ uncommon obsolete

adjective

1.

of or relating to the head

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Origin

From Middle French céphalique, from Latin cephalicus (“head”), from Ancient Greek κεφαλικός (kephalikós, “capital”), from κεφαλή (kephalḗ, “head”).

Phrases

  • cephalic fin
  • cephalic index
  • cephalic vein

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