Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acephalic
Adjective
/ˌeɪsəˈfælɪk/
Definition
Relating to or denoting an organism that lacks a head.
Examples
- The acephalic embryos did not survive long after development.
- Researchers found several acephalic cases in the study of genetic mutations.
Meaning
Acephalic describes a condition in which an organism is born without a head. This term is often used in biology and medicine to refer to certain types of anomalies.
Synonyms
- headless
- non-cephalic
- decapitated (in some contexts)
