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Cephalic
Cephalic (pronounced: /sɪˈfælɪk/) is a term in medical science that refers to the head or the head end of the body. The term is derived from the Greek word 'kephale', which means 'head'.
Etymology
The term 'Cephalic' is derived from the Greek word 'kephale', which translates to 'head'. It is used in various medical terminologies to denote anything related to the head or the uppermost part of the human body.
Related Terms
- Cephalic Vein: A major vein located in the upper limb that is often used for venipuncture (the process of drawing blood from veins) in adults and older children.
- Cephalic Disorder: A group of congenital conditions that result from damage to, or abnormal development of, the budding nervous system.
- Cephalic Index: A measure of the shape of the head based on the width of the skull divided by its length (front to back measurement).
- Cephalic Presentation: A situation at childbirth where the fetus is in a longitudinal lie and the head enters the pelvis first.
- Cephalic Phase: The initial phase of gastric secretion that occurs before food enters the stomach.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cephalic
- Wikipedia's article - Cephalic
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