encephalon

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

noun

, plural en·ceph·a·la [en-, sef, -, uh, -l, uh].

1. Anatomy. the brain.

encephalon

/ ɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn /

noun

1. a technical name for brain

Derived Forms

• enˈcephalous, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of encephalon¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of encephalon¹

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

Example Sentences

The lessening of the blood supply to the encephalon is rather the accompaniment than the cause of sleep.

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The Cerebrum or Great Brain lies above the plane of the tentorium, and forms much the largest division of the encephalon.

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The state of the encephalon in those patients in whom spurious hydrocephalus occurs is interesting.

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Let me also add that the weight of the encephalon varies enormously according to individuals.

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Encephalon -um: the brain, or that part of the head containing it.

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