encephalopathy
Definition
- Noun:
- A disorder or disease of the brain: "Encephalopathy" is a medical term for any condition that affects the structure or function of the brain. It is not a single disease but a broad category describing brain dysfunction, which can have various causes and symptoms.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hepatic encephalopathy is a serious complication of liver disease.
- The patient was diagnosed with a metabolic encephalopathy.
- Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has been found in some athletes.
Advanced Usage
- "Toxic-metabolic encephalopathy": a type of brain dysfunction caused by systemic illness, infection, or organ failure.
- Sepsis can lead to a toxic-metabolic encephalopathy.
- "Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy": brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow.
- The newborn was treated for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
Variants and Related Words
- Encephalopathic (adj): relating to or suffering from encephalopathy.
- The patient was in an encephalopathic state.
- Encephalitis (n): inflammation of the brain, which is a specific type of encephalopathy.
- Viral encephalitis is a medical emergency.
Synonyms
- Brain disorder: a general term for any condition affecting the brain.
- Cerebral dysfunction: impaired function of the cerebrum or brain.
Related Phrases
- Wernicke's encephalopathy: a neurological disorder caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency.
- Chronic alcoholism can result in Wernicke's encephalopathy.
- Static encephalopathy: a non-progressive brain disorder, often present from birth.
- Cerebral palsy is considered a form of static encephalopathy.
Noun
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any disorder or disease of the brain
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