What does «encefálico» mean in Spanish?
- Related or encephalon. The encephalon is the central part of the nervous system of vertebrates; it is enclosed and protected in the cranial cavity and consists of the cerebrum, cerebellum and medulla oblongata.
Examples of use in Spanish: "masa encefálica".
"tumor encefálico".
"traumatismo cráneo-encefálico".
"le propinaron un tiro en la cabeza que no tuvo salida ocasionándole un estallido encefálico".
"murió por un accidente vascular encefálico".
- Encephalic disorder. A congenital condition caused by damage to or abnormal development of the twinning nervous system.
- Brain stem. Also called the brainstem or brain stem, it is formed by the midbrain, the pons and the medulla oblongata (or medulla oblongata). It is the major route of communication between the forebrain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. It also controls breathing, heart rate, among other aspects.