encephalopathy

encephalopathy definition - medical

en·ceph·a·lop·a·thy (ĕn-sĕfˌə-lŏpˈə-thē)

noun
Degeneration of brain function, caused by any of various acquired disorders, including metabolic disease, organ failure, inflammation, and chronic infection. Also called cephalopathy, cerebropathy.

Related Forms:

  • en·cephˌa·lo·pathˈic (-lə-păthˈĭk) adjective

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