Word: cephalization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ceph
a
li
za
tion
Definition: The redistribution of blood flow from the base of the lung towards the upper lobe vessels as a consequence of pulmonary venous hypertension, usually described on a chest radiograph.
Morphemes:
Affix: cephalo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating to the brain or head; the brain of certain animals used as meat
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κεφαλή
Language: grc
Decoded: kephale
PoS: Noun
Meaning: head
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process