| -cephalic |
having (such) a type of head or number of heads; -cephalous. |
| cephalic |
of or relating to the head. [2 definitions] |
| cephalic index |
the ratio of the greatest width of a human head to its greatest length, multiplied by one hundred; cranial index. |
| cephalo- |
head or skull. |
| cephalopod |
any of various marine mollusks, such as the octopus or squid, that have highly developed eyes, and tentacles attached to the head around the mouth. |
| cephalosporin |
any of a group of antibiotics originally isolated from fungi of the genus Acremonium (formerly known as Cephalosporium) used to treat bacterial infections. |
| cephalothorax |
the fused unit of head and thorax in certain arachnids and crustaceans. |
| -cephalous |
having (such) a type of head or number of heads; -cephalic. |
| Cepheus |
a circumpolar constellation in the northern sky, located between Cassiopeia and Draco. [2 definitions] |
| ceramic |
of or pertaining to objects made from clay or other nonmetallic mineral. [3 definitions] |
| Cerberus |
in Greek and Roman mythology, the three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades. |
| cere |
a waxy, fleshy, often brightly colored area at the upper part of the beak in certain birds, such as some parrots, eagles, or hawks, that contains the nostrils. |
| cereal |
any plant producing an edible grain, such as wheat, rye, or oats, or the like. [4 definitions] |
| cerebellopontine angle |
a region of the brain between the pons and cerebellum where tumors frequently form. |
| cerebellum |
the region of the brain controlling voluntary muscle coordination and balance. |
| cerebral |
characterized by intellect or reason. [2 definitions] |
| cerebral palsy |
a motor disorder caused by damage to the brain before or during birth, characterized by spastic paralysis and difficulty in controlling the voluntary muscles. |
| cerebrate |
to use the mind; think or reason about. |
| cerebro- |
brain. |
| cerebrospinal |
pertaining to or affecting the brain and spinal cord. |
| cerebrovascular |
of, pertaining to, or involving blood vessels of the cerebrum. |