epencephalic, a. Anat.
(ɛˌpɛnsɪˈfælɪk)
[f. epencephal-on + -ic.]
Of or pertaining to the epencephalon; covering the epencephalon.
| 1851 [see rhinencephalon]. 1854 Owen in Circ. Sc. (c 1865) II. 53/2 Epencephalic arch. 1880 Günther Fishes 85 Epencephalic arch, composed of the occipitals. |