Definitions

1. verb

to remove the head or head part of something, especially an animal, to preserve the rest for further study or display.

“The taxidermist anacephalized the deer to create a display piece for the museum.”

2. noun

the act of removing the head or head part of something, especially an animal, to preserve the rest for further study or display.

“The scientist studied the anacephalization process to better understand the anatomy of the deer species.”