Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cephal
Prefix
/ˈsef.əl/
Definition
A prefix used in biology and medical terminology referring to the head or head-like structures.
Examples
- Cephalometry involves the measurement of the head.
- In cephalopods, such as squid and octopus, the head is well developed.
- Cephalic refers to anything related to the head.
Meaning
Cephal relates to the head or the forward part of an organism, often used to denote various anatomical terms or features specifically pertaining to the head.
Synonyms
- Head-related
- Cephalic
- Crani- (as in cranial)
