English Explanatory Dictionary

encephalize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To migrate brain function from the subcortical centres to the cortex.
  2. To evolve a large head or brain.
  3. To place under control of the brain.

Word forms

encephalize encephalizes encephalizing encephalized

Etymology

From encephal- + -ize.

Derived words

encephalization encephalization quotient
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