Definition

Relating to the head or situated near it.

Example

The doctor examined the cephalic region for any signs of injury.

Conversation

Did you know that some medical terms refer to things as cephalic?

Yeah, I think it means something related to the head, right?

Exactly! It's used to describe positions or conditions that are near or in the head.

That's interesting! I never realized how specific medical terminology could be.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cephalic is formed from "kephalē" (meaning head) in Greek and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word refers to something that is related to or situated in the head.

Memory Tip

Think of 'kephalē' meaning head, and remember that 'cephalic' refers to something related to the head.

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