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encephalic

Syllabification: (en·ce·phal·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌensəˈfalik/

Definition of encephalic

adjective

Anatomy
  • relating to, affecting, or situated in the brain.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek enkephalos 'brain' (from en- 'in' + kephalē 'head') + -ic

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Definition of encephalic in the British & World English dictionary

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