cephalo-

See also: cephalo

English

Alternative forms

• cephal- (before vowels)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κεφαλή (kephalḗ).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈsɛfəloʊ/ in almost all its derived terms.

Prefix

cephalo-

1. (biology) relating to the brain or head

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with cephalo-

• cephalad
• cephalexin
• cephalic
• cephalic index
• cephalin
• cephalofoil
• cephalon
• cephalopod
• cephalosporin
• cephalothin

 

Translations

relating to the head or brain

• Irish: ceifili-

See also

• -cephalic

Anagrams

• epochal