Cephalad
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɛfəlæd/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Cephalad is an adverb meaning (anatomy) Towards the head (or anterior extremity), a direction that in humans corresponds to superior.
Meaning
(anatomy) Towards the head (or anterior extremity), a direction that in humans corresponds to superior.
Example Sentences
Perianal disease is common in patients with Crohn’s disease. Unfortunately, the perianal area often is poorly evaluated by barium studies because the enema tip may be inserted too cephalad or because exquisite anal tenderness may preclude adequate retrograde distension and evaluation.
Antonyms for cephalad
Common opposites include caudad.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caudad, craniad, headwards, anteriorly, craniolaterally, crownwards.
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