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cephalic

/sɪˈfælɪk/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to the head.

Antonyms

caudal
Variants
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cephalic , cephalically , cephalic index , cephalic indexes , cephalic indices
Etymology
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Derived from the Greek word 'kephalē' meaning 'head'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'cephalic' is often used in the context of fetal presentation during pregnancy.

  2. In some ancient cultures, the head was believed to be the source of a person's intelligence and identity.

  3. The word 'cephalopod' comes from the same Greek root as 'cephalic'.

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  1. Cephalopod: A class of mollusks that includes squids, octopuses, and cuttlefish.

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In medical terminology, 'cephalic' is used to describe the position of a fetus in the womb when its head is downward. In veterinary medicine, it is used to describe the position of an animal when its head is normally positioned and facing forward.

How to Memorize "cephalic"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the head of a human or animal to remember the meaning of 'cephalic'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cephalic' with the word 'head' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'C-head-alic' to remember that 'cephalic' means 'related to the head'.

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