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Meaning of "encephalon" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ENCEPHALON

From New Latin, from Greek enkephalos brain (literally: that which is in the head), from en-² + kephalē head.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ENCEPHALON

encephalon  [ɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ENCEPHALON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Encephalon is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ENCEPHALON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

encephalon

Brain

The brain is an organ that serves as the center of the nervous system in all vertebrate and most invertebrate animals—only a few invertebrates such as sponges, jellyfish, adult sea squirts and starfish do not have a brain, even if diffuse neural tissue is present. It is located in the head, usually close to the primary sensory organs for such senses as vision, hearing, balance, taste, and smell. The brain is the most complex organ in a vertebrate's body. In a typical human, the cerebral cortex is estimated to contain 15–33 billion neurons, each connected by synapses to several thousand other neurons. These neurons communicate with one another by means of long protoplasmic fibers called axons, which carry trains of signal pulses called action potentials to distant parts of the brain or body targeting specific recipient cells. Physiologically, the function of the brain is to exert centralized control over the other organs of the body. The brain acts on the rest of the body both by generating patterns of muscle activity and by driving the secretion of chemicals called hormones. This centralized control allows rapid and coordinated responses to changes in the environment.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ENCEPHALON


aquilon
ˈækwɪˌlɒn
Avalon
ˈævəˌlɒn
diencephalon
ˌdaɪɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn
echelon
ˈɛʃəˌlɒn
epencephalon
ˌɛpɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn
epsilon
ˈɛpsɪˌlɒn
etalon
ˈɛtəˌlɒn
mesencephalon
ˌmɛsɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn
metencephalon
ˌmɛtɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn
Miquelon
ˈmiːkəˌlɒn
myelencephalon
ˌmaɪɪlɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn
papillon
ˈpæpɪˌlɒn
propylon
ˈprɒpɪˌlɒn
rhinencephalon
ˌraɪnɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn
rhombencephalon
ˌrɒmbɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn
telencephalon
ˌtɛlɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn
thalamencephalon
ˌθæləmɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn
upsilon
ˈʌpsɪˌlɒn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ENCEPHALON

encephaline
encephalitic
encephalitis
encephalitis lethargica
encephalitogen
encephalocele
encephalogram
encephalograph
encephalographic
encephalographically
encephalography
encephaloid
encephaloma
encephalomata
encephalomyelitic
encephalomyelitis
encephalopathic
encephalopathy
encephalotomy
encephalous

WORDS THAT END LIKE ENCEPHALON

beauty salon
Chalon
Dralon
gonfalon
hair salon
hairdresser´s salon
hairdressing salon
halon
pantalon
prosencephalon
sialon
talon

Synonyms and antonyms of encephalon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «encephalon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ENCEPHALON

Find out the translation of encephalon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of encephalon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «encephalon» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

脑髓
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

encéfalo
570 millions of speakers

English

encephalon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

encephalon
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مخ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

головной мозг
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

encéfalo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঝিকুট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

encéphale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Encephalon
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

encephalon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

encephalon
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Encephalon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

encephalon
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மூளை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एन्सेफेलोन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ensefalon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

encefalo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

encephalon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

головний мозок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

encefal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εγκέφαλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

encephalon
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

hjärna
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

encephalon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of encephalon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ENCEPHALON»

The term «encephalon» is regularly used and occupies the 100.863 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ENCEPHALON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about encephalon

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENCEPHALON»

Discover the use of encephalon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to encephalon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Medical Clinic; Or, Reports of Medical Cases, Containing ...
Gabriel Andral, Daniel Spillan. violent that the patient made the ward resound with his groans and cries. This attack lasted during two or three hours ; then the pain diminished, without ever entirely disappearing, and at this time the patient, as if ...
Gabriel Andral, Daniel Spillan, 1838
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The Comparative Anatomy of the Domesticated Animals
This is the isthmus of the encephalon : a name given to it because it actually forms an intermediate bond between the three enlargements which form the prin cipal mass of the encephalon. The cranial portion of the central nervous mass is,  ...
Auguste Chauveau, Saturnin Arloing, 1800
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The Human Brain: Its Structure, Physiology and Diseases : ...
Average weight of the Encephalon, &c, between 25 and 55 years of age, in the two sexes, and the average difference between them. Males, 58 brains weighed! — Females, 34 brains weighed. TABLE V. Relative weight of Encephalon to ...
Samuel Solly, 1847
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Duvernoy's Atlas of the Human Brain Stem and Cerebellum: ...
This chapter on the surface anatomy of the brain stem and cerebellum is divided into several portions: A. General remarks on the encephalon B. Surface of the brain stem C. Surface of the cerebellum D. Relationship between brain stem and  ...
Thomas P. Naidich, Henri M. Duvernoy, Bradley N. Delman, 2009
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Elements of the theory and practice of physic
CLASS V. CHRONIC DISEASES OF THE ENCEPHALON. CHAP. I. CHARACTER, CAUSES, AND AFFINITIES, OF THE CHRONIC DISEASES OF THE ENCEPHALON. Of Neurosis, or disturbed Function of the nervous System, independent of ...
George Gregory, 1835
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Origins of Neuroscience: A History of Explorations Into ...
As stated in De usu partium (On the Usefulness of the Parts of the Body): The supposition that the encephalon was formed for the sake of the heat of the heart, ... that case Nature would not have placed the encephalon so far from the heart.
Stanley Finger, 2001
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Cunningham's textbook of anatomy
part represents the ^rudiment of the encephalon or brain ; and the rest of the tube will become converted into the medulla spinalis. If the attempt is made to analyse the meaning of the early broadening of the brain rudiment it will be found to be ...
Daniel John Cunningham, 1818
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The Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body
SCHEME AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ORIGIN OF THE NERVES OF THE ENCEPHALON AND SPINE. In enumerating the nerves which pass from the cranium, I must now keep to the old way of Willis, counting only nine nerves of ...
John Bell, Sir Charles Bell, 1829
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A Challenge to Phrenologists; Or, Phrenology Tested by ...
relative size, or proportion to the encephalon, as 1 to 3634.261. Of these thirty- seven, taking them disjunctively, thirty-four have the organ of destructiveness in absolute size larger than Burke, and twenty-seven larger in proportion to the ...
A. M. (of the Middle Temple.), 1839
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Beyond Starlight
Chapter. 33. The. Encephalon. Jonathan could see space around the craft boil as energy was focused in front of it. The perspective was highly defined as the craft's shell appeared to him as his own skin. There was a brief shudder, and then ...
James Abbey, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENCEPHALON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term encephalon is used in the context of the following news items.
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T-Mobile clear to launch 700MHz band 12 LTE in New York City
Well, as a resourceful individual, might I suggest you take those resources and repurpose them toward your encephalon and switch carriers. «TmoNews, May 15»
2
Crawfish Cookin': Making them at home easier than people realize
This is a matter of individual taste but the question remains, if you are willing to suck the brains — in crawfish its called an encephalon — from a ... «Longview News-Journal, Apr 15»
3
How To Increase Concentration and Become More Productive
If your encephalon doesn't get the proper amount of lubrication you might start feeling pretty bad. Before you know it, you're tired, a tad grumpy, ... «Learn U, Apr 15»
4
Peter Okoye Builds Multi-million Naira Beverage Company In Lagos …
Bcuz there's nothing in their encephalon. Reply · Like. · 1 · April 13 at 7:07am. View 1 more. Sweetapple Alioha. Looking on this dis so called ... «NAIJ.COM, Apr 15»
5
Abraham Lincoln: Death of a president 150 years later
... passed the little finger of my left hand through the perfectly smooth opening made by the ball, and found that it had entered the encephalon.”. «Tulsa World, Apr 15»
6
The death of President Lincoln
... passed the little finger of my left hand through the perfectly smooth opening made by the ball, and found that it had entered the encephalon.”. «The Courier-Journal, Apr 15»
7
Museveni: Africa's problem is ideological, not scientific
Then there is the part that is conscious of what you can do or not do: this is called encephalon. The activities controlled by the conscious parts ... «The Observer, Oct 14»
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Live music shows to see in Ottawa include Jazz Festival, Canada Day
... $25; Chrysalide @ Ritual w/ Encephalon, Ooluu, 7 p.m., $12 adv. ($15 door); Ninety Pounds of Ugly @ House of Targ w/ The Sick Sick Sicks, ... «CBC.ca, Jun 14»
9
SARS-Like Coronavirus Spreads Worldwide: Mystery Virus
Image by: Encephalon. There's a new kind of coronavirus spreading around the world, but health authorities don't know much about it. What is ... «Decoded Science, May 13»
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Arsenal: After Cesc Fabregas Broke My Heart, Robin Van Persie …
So instead of a thoughtful, analytical and logical article from my encephalon (thank you thesaurus), I'm going to let my heart do the talking. «Sabotage Times, Jul 12»

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« EDUCALINGO. Encephalon [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/encephalon>. Apr 2024 ».
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