Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cephalo
Prefix
/ˈsɛfəloʊ/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘head’ or relating to the head.
Examples
- Cephalopod – a class of marine mollusks that include octopuses and squids.
- Cephalometry – the measurement of the dimensions of the head, typically used in anthropology and orthodontics.
Meaning
Used primarily in scientific terminology to indicate something that is associated with the head or the skull.
Synonyms
- Head-related
- Skull-related
