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encephal-
variant of encephalo- before a vowel.
encephalic.
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Encephal′ic, belonging to the head or brain.—ns.
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What does encephal- mean?
Encephal- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “brain.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.Encephal- comes from the Greek enképhalos, meaning “brain." Literally, enképhalos means "in (en-) the head (kephalē).” Isn’t that where you find the brain?!Encephal- is a variant of encephalo-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use encephalo- article.
Encephal- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “brain.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.Encephal- comes from the Greek enképhalos, meaning “brain." Literally, enképhalos means "in (en-) the head (kephalē).” Isn’t that where you find the brain?!Encephal- is a variant of encephalo-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use encephalo- article.
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