Use 'cephalic' when discussing anatomy related to the head but avoid in everyday language. The surgeon focused on the cephalic portion during the procedure.
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Medical Jargon
'Cephalic' is a technical term often found in medical documents or discussions. In medical charts, you will often see notes about the cephalic region.
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Spatial Orientation
Indicates the top part of an organism or structure in spatial references. During the ultrasound, the baby was in a cephalic position.