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ce⋅phal⋅ic

  [suh-fal-ik]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to the head.
2. situated or directed toward the head.
Origin:
1590–1600; < L cephalicus < Gk kephalikós of the head. See cephal-, -ic

Related forms:
ce⋅phal⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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pro·ce·phal·ic   (prō'sə-fāl'ĭk)   
adj.  Of, relating to, or located on or near the front of the head.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: ce·phal·ic
Pronunciation: s&-'fal-ik
Function: adjective
1 : of or relating to the head
2 : directed toward or situated on or in or near the head —ce·phal·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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cephalic ce·phal·ic (sə-fāl'ĭk)
adj.

  1. Of or relating to the head.

  2. Located on, in, or near the head.

procephalic pro·ce·phal·ic (prō'sə-fāl'ĭk)
adj.
Relating to or located on or near the front of the head.

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cephalic   (sə-fāl'ĭk)  Pronunciation Key 
Located on or near the head.
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