Encephalopathy
noun
A disease in which the functioning of the brain is affected.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with encephalopathy after conducting several neurological tests.
Often appears as...
- diagnosed with encephalopathy
- treat encephalopathy
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Formal
Technical
noun
A general term for brain diseases that alter brain function or structure.
Chronic alcohol misuse can lead to a form of encephalopathy.
Often appears as...
- alcoholic encephalopathy
- hepatic encephalopathy
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A disease in which the functioning of the brain is affected.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with encephalopathy after conducting several neurological tests.
Often appears as...
- diagnosed with encephalopathy
- treat encephalopathy
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A general term for brain diseases that alter brain function or structure.
Chronic alcohol misuse can lead to a form of encephalopathy.
Often appears as...
- alcoholic encephalopathy
- hepatic encephalopathy
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Encephalopathy is always related to illness, referring specifically to brain health.
Her encephalopathy was caused by a viral infection.
Pro Tip 2/3Brain Function
The term stresses on the malfunctioning aspect of the brain, not physical injuries.
Memory loss could be a sign of encephalopathy.
Pro Tip 3/3Diagnosis
Encephalopathy is not self-diagnosable and requires medical tests to identify.
Following an MRI, they confirmed it was encephalopathy.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Encephalopathy is always related to illness, referring specifically to brain health.
Her encephalopathy was caused by a viral infection.
Pro Tip 2/3Brain Function
The term stresses on the malfunctioning aspect of the brain, not physical injuries.
Memory loss could be a sign of encephalopathy.
Pro Tip 3/3Diagnosis
Encephalopathy is not self-diagnosable and requires medical tests to identify.
Following an MRI, they confirmed it was encephalopathy.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Encephalopathy is always related to illness, referring specifically to brain health.
Her encephalopathy was caused by a viral infection.
Pro Tip 2/3Brain Function
The term stresses on the malfunctioning aspect of the brain, not physical injuries.
Memory loss could be a sign of encephalopathy.
Pro Tip 3/3Diagnosis
Encephalopathy is not self-diagnosable and requires medical tests to identify.
Following an MRI, they confirmed it was encephalopathy.
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Why helmets don't...
today as I stand in front of you. There is a fear around concussion that does have some evidence behind it. There is information that a repeated history of concussion can lead to early dementia, such as Alzheimer's, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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Why helmets don't...
today as I stand in front of you. There is a fear around concussion that does have some evidence behind it. There is information that a repeated history of concussion can lead to early dementia, such as Alzheimer's, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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Jeffrey Kluger
American Writer
As the National Football League and other pro sports increasingly reckon with the early dementia, mental health issues, suicides and even criminal behavior of former players, the risk of what's known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), is becoming clear.
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Michael Greger
American Author
Though pigs have been proven susceptible to a porcine spongiform encephalopathy, the National Pork Producers Council claims that no naturally occurring cases of 'mad pig' disease have ever been discovered.
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Jeanne Marie Laskas
American Writer
The new disease was named chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and the NFL fervently and repeatedly denied that such a thing had anything to do with the league or its players.
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Bennet Omalu
Nigerian Scientist
Chronic means long term. Traumatic means associated with trauma. Encephalopathy means a bad brain.
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Jeffrey Kluger
American Writer
As the National Football League and other pro sports increasingly reckon with the early dementia, mental health issues, suicides and even criminal behavior of former players, the risk of what's known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), is becoming clear.
Quote examples
Michael Greger
American Author
Though pigs have been proven susceptible to a porcine spongiform encephalopathy, the National Pork Producers Council claims that no naturally occurring cases of 'mad pig' disease have ever been discovered.
Quote examples
Jeanne Marie Laskas
American Writer
The new disease was named chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and the NFL fervently and repeatedly denied that such a thing had anything to do with the league or its players.
Quote examples
Bennet Omalu
Nigerian Scientist
Chronic means long term. Traumatic means associated with trauma. Encephalopathy means a bad brain.
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