encephalopathy


Definition: Meaning of, encephalopathy in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi;ɛnˌkɛfəˈlɒpəθi /

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encephalopathy encephalopathies
  1. any disorder or disease of the brain
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encephalopathy used in phrases

  • Wernicke's encephalopathy (noun)
    1. inflammatory degenerative disease of the brain caused by thiamine deficiency that is usually associated with alcoholism
  • bovine spongiform encephalopathy (noun)
    1. a fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system; causes staggering and agitation
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