cephalic

[sɪˈfælɪk]

cephalic Definition

• 1. relating to the head or skull
• 2. situated on, in, or near the head

Using cephalic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cephalic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The cephalic region of the body includes the head and neck.

• Example

  The cephalic vein is located in the arm and runs up to the shoulder.

cephalic Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cephalic

• cranial
• head
• skull

Phrases with cephalic

• cephalic presentation

  a fetal presentation in which the head is the presenting part

  Example

  The doctor confirmed that the baby was in a cephalic presentation.

• cephalic index

  a measure of the size of the skull relative to the rest of the body

  Example

  The cephalic index is used to determine the shape of the skull.

• cephalic phase

  the stage of digestion in which the brain prepares the body for food intake

  Example

  The cephalic phase of digestion begins when you start thinking about food.

Origins of cephalic

from Greek 'kephalikos', from 'kephalē' meaning 'head'

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Summary: cephalic in Brief

'Cephalic' [sɪˈfælɪk] refers to the head or skull, or something situated on, in, or near the head. Examples include the cephalic region of the body and the cephalic vein. The term also extends into phrases like 'cephalic presentation,' referring to a fetal presentation in which the head is the presenting part, and 'cephalic phase,' which is the stage of digestion in which the brain prepares the body for food intake.