How Do You Spell ABRACHIOCEPHALUS?

Pronunciation: [ˈabɹɐkɪˌə͡ʊsfaləs] (IPA)

The word "abrachiocephalus" is a mouthful to say and spell. It is a compound word made up of "a" (meaning without), "brachio" (meaning arm), and "cephalus" (meaning head). Its correct pronunciation is əˌbreɪkiəʊˈsɛf(ə)ləs. The first syllable "a" is pronounced as "uh," while "brachio" sounds like "break-ee-oh." Lastly, "cephalus" is pronounced "sef-uh-luhs." This word is typically used in scientific literature to describe certain animals lacking limbs and having elongated heads.

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ABRACHIOCEPHALUS Meaning and Definition

  1. A monster having neither arms nor head.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for ABRACHIOCEPHALUS

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Etymology of ABRACHIOCEPHALUS

The word "abrachiocephalus" is a scientific term composed of two separate Greek roots, "a" meaning "without", "brachio" meaning "arm", and "cephalus" meaning "head". Therefore, the term "abrachiocephalus" can be translated to "without arms and head". This term is commonly used in the field of taxonomy and anatomy to describe certain organisms with these characteristics.

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