encephalic
|en-ceph-al-ic|
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/ɛnˈsɛfəlɪk/
relating to the brain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'encephalic' originates from New Latin, specifically the Greek word 'enkephalos', where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'kephalos' meant 'head'.
Historical Evolution
'encephalic' changed from Medieval/Modern Latin word 'encephalicus' and eventually became the modern English word 'encephalic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in the head', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the brain'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the brain; situated in, affecting, or originating in the brain.
The encephalic lesion required immediate neurosurgical assessment.
Synonyms
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