Cephalic

Synonyms of cephalic

• head
• cranial
• skull

Antonyms of cephalic

• posterior
• inferior
• caudal

Collocations of cephalic

cephalic index

Frequency: 70 %

The doctor measured the patient's cephalic index to determine their head shape.

cephalic presentation

Frequency: 60 %

The baby was in cephalic presentation, meaning it was positioned head-first in the womb.

cephalic vein

Frequency: 50 %

The nurse inserted the needle into the cephalic vein to draw blood for testing.

cephalic phase

Frequency: 40 %

The study focused on the cephalic phase of digestion, which occurs in the mouth.

Idiomatic Expressions for cephalic

• Phrase: cephalic presentation
  Meaning: a term used in obstetrics to describe the position of a fetus in which the head is positioned to enter the birth canal first
  Usage: The doctor confirmed that the baby was in cephalic presentation, which meant a normal delivery was expected.