encephalic

[ en-suh-fal-ik ]

/ ˌɛn səˈfæl ɪk /

adjective

of or relating to the encephalon or brain.

Nearby words

Origin of encephalic

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

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Examples from the Web for encephalic

The needle on the encephalic meter in the lid of the kit never flickered.
Code Three|Rick Raphael
It was not until to-day, after the lapse of nearly a month, that I happened upon my Encephalic chapter again.
Christian Science|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Before him, on encephalic films, their forms and faces moved as clearly as though both were in the room.
The Paliser case|Edgar Saltus
Encephalic lesions, adherence of the pia mater to the cerebrum, mean absolutely nothing in this question.
L-bas|J. K. Huysmans

If the serous or sero-sanguinolent effusion be considerable, the encephalic mass or portions of it may be anmic.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

British Dictionary definitions for encephalic

encephalic

/ (ˌɛnsɪˈfælɪk, ˌɛnkɪ-) /

adjective

of or relating to the brain

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Medicine definitions for encephalic

encephalic

[ ĕn′sə-făl′ĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to the brain.

Located within the cranial cavity.