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What is the root meaning ceph?

The root word "ceph" comes from the Greek word "kephalē", which means "head".

This root is often used in scientific terms related to the head, such as:

* Cephalic: relating to the head

* Cephalopod: a class of marine mollusks (like squid and octopus) that have a prominent head

* Cephalometry: the measurement of the head, particularly the skull

So, when you see "ceph" in a word, it generally indicates something related to the head.

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