encephalic

adjective

en·​ce·​phal·​ic ˌen(t)-sə-ˈfal-ik How to pronounce encephalic (audio)
: of or relating to the brain
also : lying within the cranial cavity

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“Encephalic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/encephalic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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