cephalo-

US/ˈsɛ.fə.loʊ/US/ˈsɛ.fə.lə/

prefix

Relating to the head; sometimes, particularly, the brain.

“Meronym: encephalo-”

OriginAncient Greek κεφαλή →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative cephal-

  1. anatomyRelating to the head; sometimes, particularly, the brain.

    Meronym: encephalo-

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekκεφαλή
  2. Englishcephalo-

From Ancient Greek κεφαλή (kephalḗ).

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Translations

Irish ceifili-
  • ceifili-relating to the head or brain
Polish cefalo-
  • cefalo-relating to the head or brain
Portuguese cefalo-
  • cefalo-relating to the head or brain
Cite this entry
APA

cephalo-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cephalo-

MLA

“cephalo-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cephalo-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cephalo-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cephalo-.

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