cephalous

/ˈsɛfələs/
adjective
  1. Having a head or a head-like structure; relating to the head.
    • The cephalous region of the embryo develops into the brain and face.
    • In biology class, we studied cephalous animals like fish and birds.
    • The cephalous end of the worm is slightly wider than the tail.
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