cephalic
adjective
ce·phal·ic sə-ˈfa-lik 
1
: of or relating to the head
cephalic measurements
2
: directed toward or situated on or in or near the head
gastropods with cephalic tentacles
dragons with cephalic horns
cephalically
sə-ˈfa-li-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This provides an argument that mantas are sensing their local environment with their cephalic lobes. 
Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2021 Fisher and her husband ultimately opted for external cephalic version. Julia Naftulin, Health.com, 16 Jan. 2018
Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2021 Fisher and her husband ultimately opted for external cephalic version. Julia Naftulin, Health.com, 16 Jan. 2018 Word History
Etymology
Middle French céphalique, from Latin cephalicus, from Greek kephalikos, from kephalē head; akin to Old High German gebal skull, Old Norse gafl gable, Tocharian A śpāl head
First Known Use
1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing cephalic
Medical Definition
cephalic
adjective
ce·phal·ic sə-ˈfal-ik
1
: of or relating to the head
2
: directed toward or situated on or in or near the head
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