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ACEPHALOUS

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a⋅ceph⋅a⋅lous

  [ey-sef-uh-luhs]
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–adjective
1. Also, a⋅ce⋅phal⋅ic  [ey-suh-fal-ik] . Zoology. headless; lacking a distinct head.
2. without a leader or ruler.
Origin:
1725–35; < Gk aképhalos; see a- 6 , -cephalous
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a·ceph·a·lous   (ā-sěf'ə-ləs)   
adj.  

  1. Biology Headless or lacking a clearly defined head: acephalous worms.

  2. Having no leader.


[From Medieval Latin acephalus, from Greek akephalos : a-, without; see a-1 + kephalē, head; see -cephalous.]
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: aceph·a·lous
Pronunciation: (')A-'sef-&-l&s, &-'sef-
Function: adjective
: lacking a head or having the head reduced
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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