encephalopathy

noun

en·ceph·a·lop·a·thy | \in-ˌse-fə-ˈlä-pə-thē

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plural encephalopathies

Definition of encephalopathy

: a disease of the brain especially : one involving alterations of brain structure

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On June 16, his life ended due to hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, cardiopulmonary arrest, and respiratory failure, the family said. — Mari A. Schaefer, Philly.com, "Declared brain dead almost 5 years ago, Calif. teen's life finally ends in N.J.," 29 June 2018 People can also develop encephalopathy, or subtle cognitive changes. — Andrea K. Mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "Ask the expert: With Lyme disease on the rise, here's how you can protect yourself," 3 July 2018 The official cause of death was hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, cardiopulmonary arrest, and respiratory failure, the family said. — Mari A. Schaefer, Philly.com, "Boy on life support at CHOP leaves U.S., arrives in Guatemala for procedure," 25 June 2018 The cause was acute encephalopathy as a result of dementia, said a daughter, Nancy Skinner. — Washington Post, "The story must be told.," 24 Feb. 2018 Among his illnesses, Schmitz had a history of encephalopathy — progressive loss of memory and cognitive ability — and was unable to care for himself, according to a medical examiner's report. — Jesse Garza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Man struck, killed after walking away from assisted living group home," 22 Feb. 2018 She was deprived of oxygen in the womb or at birth, resulting in developmental delays and motor impairment associated with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. — Carrie Blackmore Smith, Cincinnati.com, "Enquirer Wish List: How to help 2-year-old Rhylinn Raven cope with cerebral palsy," 18 Dec. 2017 And Jamieson said researchers have since discovered why the patients developed Wernicke's encephalopathy, a result of vitamin B1 deficiency. — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Abandoned blood cancer drug resurrected by San Diego startup," 13 Oct. 2017 But reports of a dangerous form of brain swelling called Wernicke's encephalopathy caused the U.S. Food and Drug Administration put a hold on further development. — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Abandoned blood cancer drug resurrected by San Diego startup," 13 Oct. 2017

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