Cephalocaudal

/ˌsɛfəloʊˈkɔːdəl/ adjective

Relating to development or direction from the head toward the tail or lower body.

From Greek 'kephale' (head) + Latin 'cauda' (tail) + '-al' (relating to). Used in developmental biology to describe growth patterns.

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