Relating to the head or skull.
cephal+ic
Shared component: cephal · head
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cephal
head
Related forms: cephal · 4 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixes(of an Eastern Christian Church) governing itself independently of any external authority, especially having its own head or patriarch.
auto+cephal+ous
Shared component: cephal · head
encephalitisExtended relation
Inflammation of the brain, typically caused by infection or an allergic reaction.
en+cephal+itis
Extended relation: cephal · head
microcephalyExtended relation
a medical condition in which a person's head and brain are significantly smaller than normal for their age and sex, often leading to developmental issues.
micro+cephal+y
Extended relation: cephal · head