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encephalo-
a combining form meaning “brain,” used in the formation of compound words.
encephalograph.
encephalo-
combining form
indicating the brain
encephalogram
encephalitis
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Word History and Origins
Origin of encephalo-1
< Greek éDz. See encephalon
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Word History and Origins
Origin of encephalo-1
from New Latin, from Greek enkephalos, from en- in + ŧ head
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Encephalo is simply a Greek form meaning 'the brain.'
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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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does encephalo- mean?
Encephalo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “brain.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.Encephalo- comes from the Greek éDz, meaning “brain." Literally, éDz means "in (en-) the head (ŧ).” That is where you can find the brain, after all. are variants of encephalo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, encephalo- becomes encephal-, as in encephaloma.
Encephalo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “brain.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.Encephalo- comes from the Greek éDz, meaning “brain." Literally, éDz means "in (en-) the head (ŧ).” That is where you can find the brain, after all. are variants of encephalo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, encephalo- becomes encephal-, as in encephaloma.
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