To migrate brain function from the subcortical centres to the cortex. / (intransitive, of a species) To evolve a large head or brain. / (transitive, rare) To place under control of the brain.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of encephalize

Having evolved a large head

simple past tense and past participle of encephalize

(pathology) Inflammation of the brain.

plural of encephalization

Alternative form of encephalo- (before a vowel)

present participle of encephalize

(biology) The amount of brain mass exceeding that related to an animal's total bodymass.

(pathology) A viral disease prevalent in south-east Asia, caused by Japanese encephalitis virus transmitted by mosquito.