encephalic

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en·ce·phal·ic

(ĕn′sə-făl′ĭk)

adj.

1. Of or relating to the brain.

2. Located within the cranial cavity.

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encephalic

(ˌɛnsɪˈfælɪk; ˌɛnkɪ-)

adj

(Anatomy) of or relating to the brain

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encephalic

[ensɪˈfælɪk] ADJ → encefálico

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en·ce·phal·ic

a. encefálico-a, rel. al encéfalo o cerebro.

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