encephalo-
a combining form meaning “brain,” used in the formation of compound words: encephalograph.
Origin of encephalo-
1<Greek enképhalos.See encephalon
- Also especially before a vowel, encephal-.
Words Nearby encephalo-
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How to use encephalo- in a sentence
Oh well, Mallory thought, encephalo-guiding his rohorse through the ancient forest, there'll be other chances.
A Knyght Ther Was | Robert F. Young
British Dictionary definitions for encephalo-
encephalo-
combining form
indicating the brain: encephalogram; encephalitis
Origin of encephalo-
1from New Latin, from Greek enkephalos, from en- in + kephalē head
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