Encephalon
Encephalon noun - That 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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Synonyms for Encephalon
Head and encephalon are semantically related. in mind topic. In some cases you can use "Head" instead a noun "Encephalon".
Head
Head noun - The upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth.
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