/sɛfəˈleɪtə, sɛfəˈleɪtə/ (SEF-uh-lay-tuh)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tapeworm, specifically a parasitic flatworm of the genus Cephalobothrium.

“The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with a severe case of cephelata, requiring immediate treatment.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the head or cephalic region.

“The cephelata features of the dinosaur fossil provided valuable insights into its anatomy.”