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cephalic Definition

ce·phalic (sə fal′ik)

adjective

  1. of the head, skull, or cranium
  2. in, on, near, or toward the head

Etymology: L cephalicus < Gr kephalikos < kephalē, head < IE base *ghebhel-, head, peak > gable, MHG gebel, skull

cephalic Related Forms
ce·phal′i·cally adverb
cephalic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • vein: One site is on the medial aspect of the mid radius, close to the cephalic vein.
  • presentation: Cephalic presentation The baby is in a head down position, the most usual position to be born.