"heterocephaly" meaning in All languages combined

See heterocephaly on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From hetero- + -cephaly. Etymology templates: {{af|en|hetero-|-cephaly}} hetero- + -cephaly Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} heterocephaly (uncountable)
  1. The appointment of the governing body by an outside authority. Tags: uncountable
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