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encephalo-

a combining form meaning “brain,” used in the formation of compound words: encephalograph.
Also, especially before a vowel, encephal-.


Origin:
< Gk enképhalos. See encephalon
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encephalo- or encephal-
pref.
Brain: encephalitis.

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