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cephalization.

An evolutionary trend in which the neural and sense organs become centralized at one end (the head) of an animal.

13 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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  1. An evolutionary trend in which the neural and sense organs become centralized at one end (the head) of an animal.

    countable · uncountable
  2. 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.

    countable · uncountable
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From cephal- + -ization.

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