Meaning & use
cephalic
Relating to or situated in or on the head.
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The cephalic vein runs along the arm and is commonly used for blood draws.
Doctors confirmed the baby was in the cephalic position, head down, before delivery.
A note on using this word
Cephalic is a technical anatomical term, most familiar from phrases like 'cephalic presentation' in obstetrics.
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