encephalo-

encephalo-

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


Origin:
< Greek enképhalos. See encephalon
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Encephalo- is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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encephalo- or (before a vowel) encephal-
 
combining form
indicating the brain: encephalogram; encephalitis
 
[from New Latin, from Greek enkephalos, from en- in + kephalē head]
 
encephal- or (before a vowel) encephal-
 
combining form
 
[from New Latin, from Greek enkephalos, from en- in + kephalē head]

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encephalo- or encephal-
pref.
Brain: encephalitis.

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