cephalo- en · X
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɛ.fə.loʊ/ (US)
- /ˈsɛ.fə.lə/ (US)
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek κεφαλή (kephalḗ).
Meanings
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(morpheme) Relating to the head; sometimes, particularly, the brain.
Meronym: encephalo-
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cephal- | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
cephalon · cephalofoil · cephalad · cephalopod · cephalic index · cephalosporin · cephalexin · cephalic · cephalothin · cephalin
Relateds
encephalic · -cephalic · anencephaly · encephalon · encephalo-
Translations (3)
pt cefalo- (relating to the head or brain) · ga ceifili- (relating to the head or brain) · pl cefalo- (relating to the head or brain)