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encephalo-

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

    encephalograph.



encephalo-

combining_form

  1. indicating the brain

    encephalogram

    encephalitis



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Word History and Origins

Origin of encephalo-1

< Greek enképhalos. See encephalon

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Word History and Origins

Origin of encephalo-1

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

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Example Sentences

Oh well, Mallory thought, encephalo-guiding his rohorse through the ancient forest, there'll be other chances.

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