Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
encephal
Prefix
/ɛnˈsɛf.əl/
Definition
a prefix meaning ‘brain’, used in medical terms.
Examples
- Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain.
- Encephalogram is a record or image of brain activity.
- The encephalopathy caused cognitive decline.
Meaning
Relating to the brain or associated with the brain.
Synonyms
- Brain-related
- Cerebral
- Neural
