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encephalopathy

noun en·ceph·a·lop·a·thy \ in-ˌse-fə-ˈlä-pə-thē \
|Updated on: 7 Aug 2018

Definition of encephalopathy

plural encephalopathies
: a disease of the brain; especially : one involving alterations of brain structure
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encephalopathic

play \in-ˌse-fə-lə-ˈpa-thik\ adjective

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1866

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encephalopathy

noun en·ceph·a·lop·a·thy \ in-ˌsef-ə-ˈläp-ə-thē \

medical Definition of encephalopathy

plural encephalopathies
: a disease of the brain; especially : one involving alterations of brain structure
—

encephalopathic

play \-lə-ˈpath-ik\ adjective

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  1. Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about encephalopathy

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