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encephaloid

[ ĕn-sĕf′ə-loid′ ]

adj.

Resembling the brain or its tissue.

Of a relatively soft and nonfibrous consistency. Used of a carcinoma.

Words nearby encephaloid

encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis, encephalofacial angiomatosis, encephalogram, encephalograph, encephalography, encephaloid, encephalolith, encephaloma, encephalomalacia, encephalomeningitis, encephalomeningocele

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Example sentences from the Web for encephaloid

For the diseases of the cartilage itself, see "Encephaloid cancer."
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse|United States Department of Agriculture
Scirrhous, encephaloid and colloid forms of carcinoma occur.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4|Various
The scirrhus and encephaloid of the earlier writers are now transformed into fibrous and medullary cancer.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
The usual form in cancer of the liver is the soft, cellular variety, encephaloid or medullary.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

The forms of cancer met with in these regions are epitheliomatous, scirrhous, encephaloid, and colloid.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

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