Exencephalic

/ˌɛksɛnˈsɛfælɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by exencephalia; having the brain or part of it protruding outside the skull.

Etymology

From exencephalia plus the adjective suffix -ic (relating to). The term is used in medical and anatomical contexts to describe the condition.

Kelly Says

In medical terminology, the suffix -ic transforms nouns into adjectives so doctors can describe conditions in different grammatical forms. It's like how 'music' becomes 'musical' or 'botany' becomes 'botanical.'

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