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cephalization Definition

cepha·li·za·tion (sef′ə li zā′s̸hən)

noun

the tendency in the evolution of animal life for sensory organs, the nervous system, etc. to become centralized in or near the head

Etymology: cephal(o)- + -ization

Browse dictionary entries near cephalization

  1. ‹ cephalin
  2. ‹ cephalically
  3. ‹ -cephalic
  4. ‹ cephalic index
  5. ‹ cephalic
  6. ‹ cephalad
  7. ‹ cephal-
  8. ‹ cep
  9. ‹ ceorl
  10. ‹ CEO
  1. cephalo- ›
  2. cephalochordate ›
  3. cephalometer ›
  4. cephalometry ›
  5. Cephalonia ›
  6. cephalopod ›
  7. cephalosporin ›
  8. cephalothorax ›
  9. cephalous ›
  10. -cephalous ›