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cephalo-
- a combining form meaning “head,” used in the formation of compound words:
cephalometry.
cephalo-
combining_form
- indicating the head
cephalopod
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cephalo-1
via Latin from Greek kephalo-, from kephale head
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Example Sentences
The cephalo-thoracic shield has greatly grown, and eventually acquires the usual dorsal spine.
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There (fig. 229 D) is a well-developed cephalo-thorax, and four free segments behind it.
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The escape of the cephalo-thoracic portion was effected from behind forwards.
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Two of them are close together, on opposite sides of a slightly elevated ridge at the front of the cephalo-thorax.
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In the cephalo-rachidic liquid so limpid in appearance, it is possible with great attention to detect similar little grains.
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