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cephalic
This term is primarily used in medical, anatomical, and biological contexts to specify a location or orientation relative to the head. It carries a clinical, precise tone and is rarely used in casual conversation, where words like cranial or head-related would be more common.
In obstetrics, the term takes on a specific diagnostic meaning regarding fetal positioning. A cephalic presentation is the ideal orientation for birth, contrasting with breech positions where the buttocks or feet are oriented downward.
Meanings
Examples
The patient presented with a small cephalic hematoma after the fall.
The ultrasound confirms a cephalic presentation.
The ultrasound confirms a cephalic presentation.
Cephalic development in embryos typically occurs rapidly.
Cephalic development in embryos typically occurs rapidly.
The surgeon noted some cephalic trauma during the initial exam.
We need to ensure the fetus is cephalic before proceeding with the delivery plan.
The study focuses on the cephalic nerves of the mammal.
I hope the baby is cephalic so we can avoid a C-section.
The specimen showed significant cephalic distortion.
The specimen showed significant cephalic distortion.