encephalon

[ en-sef-uh-lon, -luhn ]

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noun,plural en·ceph·a·la

[en-sef-uh-luh]. /ɛnˈsɛf ə lə/.

Anatomy. the brain.

Origin of encephalon

1735–45; <New Latin, alteration (-on for -os) of Greek enképhalos (adj.) within the head, as masculine noun, brain; see en-², -cephalous

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How to use encephalon in a sentence

The lessening of the blood supply to the encephalon is rather the accompaniment than the cause of sleep.
Scientific American, September 29, 1883 Supplement. No. 404 | Various
The Cerebrum or Great Brain lies above the plane of the tentorium, and forms much the largest division of the encephalon.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 | Various
The state of the encephalon in those patients in whom spurious hydrocephalus occurs is interesting.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II | Various
Let me also add that the weight of the encephalon varies enormously according to individuals.
The Races of Man | Joseph Deniker
encephalon -um: the brain, or that part of the head containing it.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for encephalon

encephalon

/ (ɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn) /

nounplural -la (-lə)

a technical name for brain

Origin of encephalon

C18: from New Latin, from Greek enkephalos brain (literally: that which is in the head), from en- ² + kephalē head

Derived forms of encephalon

encephalous, adjective

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