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encephal-
combining form
Definition of ENCEPHAL-
: brain <encephalitis> <encephalomyocarditis>
Variants of ENCEPHAL-
encephal- or encephalo-
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Origin of ENCEPHAL-
French encéphal-, from Greek enkephal-, from enkephalos, from en- + kephalē head — more at cephalic
Medical Dictionary
encephal-
combining form
Medical Definition of ENCEPHAL-
1
: brain <encephalitis> <encephalocele>
2
: of, relating to, or affecting the brain and <encephalomyelitis>
Variants of ENCEPHAL-
encephal- or encephalo-
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