encephalic

encephalic
Relating to the brain, or to the structures within the cranium.

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en·ce·phal·ic .en(t)-sə-'fal-ik adj of or relating to the brain also lying within the cranial cavity

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en·ce·phal·ic (en″sə-falґik) 1. pertaining to the encephalon. 2. within the skull.

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  • Encephalic — En ce*phal ic, a. [See {Encephalon}.] (Anat.) Pertaining to the encephalon or brain. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • encephalic — /en seuh fal ik/, adj. of or pertaining to the encephalon or brain. [1825 35; ENCEPHAL + IC] * * * …   Universalium

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  • encephalic — en·ce·phal·ic || ‚enke fælɪk adj. pertaining to the brain …   English contemporary dictionary

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