Cephalic

/səˈfælɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or located in the head or the upper end of the body.

Etymology

From Greek 'kephalē' (head) + '-ic' (suffix forming adjectives). This common anatomical term has been used since ancient times to describe anything related to the head.

Kelly Says

The cephalic vein is one of the most important veins in your arm for medical procedures like blood draws—doctors use this term constantly, and it's one of the few ancient Greek medical terms that regular people might actually hear at the doctor's office!

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