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encephalon

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈsɛfəlɒn, -ˈkɛf-/
Definition of encephalon

noun

Anatomy
  • the brain.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Greek enkephalon 'what is inside the head', from en- 'inside' + kephalē 'head'

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Definition of encephalon in the US English dictionary

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