Biology

schistocephaly

Term: schistocephaly

Literally meaning: ?cleft head ?

Origin: Anc Greek

?????/schiso(=slash, divide)

+ ???????/cephalin(=head)

Coined/History

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Definition

Schistocephaly is cleft or split head.

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