cephalo (Meaning)
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cephalo ()
A combining form denoting the head, of the head, connected with the head; as, cephalosome, cephalopod.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cephalo
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cephalo Sentence Examples
- The term "cephalo" is derived from the Greek word for head.
- Cephalometry is the measurement of the dimensions of the head.
- A cephalogram is a radiograph of the head, typically used in orthodontics.
- Cephalopods are a class of mollusks characterized by their distinct head and tentacles.
- Cephalothorax refers to the fused head and thorax found in certain arthropods, such as spiders.
- Cephalalgia is the medical term for a headache.
- Cephalometry is commonly used in anthropological studies to analyze cranial characteristics.
- Cephalopods like octopuses and squids possess a highly developed nervous system within their cephalic region.
- Cephalad indicates a direction toward the head or cephalic end of the body.
- Cephalochordates, such as lancelets, are marine animals possessing a notochord and a distinct head region.
FAQs About the word cephalo
A combining form denoting the head, of the head, connected with the head; as, cephalosome, cephalopod.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The term "cephalo" is derived from the Greek word for head.
Cephalometry is the measurement of the dimensions of the head.
A cephalogram is a radiograph of the head, typically used in orthodontics.
Cephalopods are a class of mollusks characterized by their distinct head and tentacles.
