encephalopathy

English

Etymology

From encephalo- +‎ -pathy.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/

Noun

encephalopathy (countable and uncountable, plural encephalopathies)

  1. (pathology, neurology) Any of various conditions affecting the brain.
    Synonym: encephalosis
    • 2020 January 26, Leah Asmelash, “Why traumatic brain injuries can be dangerous”, in CNN‎[1]:
      Repeated trauma or shaking to the brain can be even worse, leading to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.

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