encephalo-

1. a combining form meaning “brain,” used in the formation of compound words:

   encephalograph.

encephalo-

combining_form

1. indicating the brain

   encephalogram

   encephalitis

Word History and Origins

Origin of encephalo-¹

< Greek enképhalos. See encephalon

Word History and Origins

Origin of encephalo-¹

from New Latin, from Greek enkephalos, from en- in + kephalē head

Example Sentences

Encephalo is simply a Greek form meaning 'the brain.'

From Project Gutenberg

Bumpsterhausen's blue follicles would not stir an inch out of his encephalo digital region.

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Bumpsterhausen’s blue follicles would not stir an inch out of his encephalo digital region.

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