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cephal/o — Head

cephal/o means head. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: cephalic.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Head

• Ancient Greek: κεφαλή (kephale)

Examples and word parts

cephalic

Relating to the head.

Word parts: cephal (head) + -ic (relating to)

Recorded forms: cephal-, cephalo-

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