Word
encephalon
/enˈsefəlɒn/
noun
中枢神经系统的一部分，包括所有高级神经中心；被颅骨包围；与脊髓相连
the part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
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The area of central nervous system that includes all higher nervous centers, enclosed within the skull and continuous with the spinal cord; synonym of brain.
包括所有高级神经中枢的中枢神经系统区域,位于颅骨内并与脊髓相连；大脑的同义词
包括所有高级神经中枢的中枢神经系统区域,位于颅骨内并与脊髓相连；大脑的同义词；脑；脑髓；[医] 脑
In use
The encephalon is protected by the skull and the meninges.
In the biology lab, students identified the main parts of the encephalon.
Damage to the encephalon can impair motor functions and cognition.
the encephalon + verb
用作主语，常见于医学或生理学描述。
The encephalon integrates sensory information.
脑整合感觉信息。
in the encephalon
用作状语，表示位置。
Damage in the encephalon can cause neurological deficits.
脑内的损伤可导致神经功能缺损。
adj + encephalon
常用于修饰，如human, fetal, mammalian等。
Connections
Confusing words
- cerebrum
- 大脑 · encephalon指整个脑，包括大脑、小脑等所有部分；cerebrum特指大脑，是encephalon的最大部分，负责高级神经活动。
- cerebellum
- 小脑 · encephalon是整个脑；cerebellum是小脑，位于颅后窝，主要协调平衡和精细运动。
Word family
- encephala
- plural
- encephalons
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
指中枢神经系统的一部分，通常不用于复数形式。
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.