Additional body roots · Brain & nerves
encephal/o — Brain
encephal/o means brain. Ancient Greek source words and additional body roots examples: encephalitis.
Meaning and source words
Meaning: Brain
- Ancient Greek: ἐγκέφαλος (enkephalos)
Examples and word parts
encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain.
Word parts: encephal (brain) + -itis (inflammation)
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Related brain & nerves terms
- cerebr/o — Cerebrum
cerebral
- cerebell/o — Cerebellum
cerebellar
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Sources and usage
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