encephalic

American

[en-suh-fal-ik] / ˌɛn səˈfæl ɪk /

adjective

of or relating to the encephalon or brain.

encephalic British

/ ˌɛnsɪˈfælɪk, ˌɛnkɪ- /

adjective

of or relating to the brain

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Etymology

Origin of encephalic

First recorded in 1825–35; encephal- + -ic

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