cephalin

noun

ceph·​a·​lin ˈke-fə-lən How to pronounce cephalin (audio) ˈse- How to pronounce cephalin (audio)

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

circa 1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cephalin was circa 1899

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“Cephalin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cephalin. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

cephalin

noun
ceph·​a·​lin ˈkef-ə-lən How to pronounce cephalin (audio) ˈsef- How to pronounce cephalin (audio)
variants also kephalin
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