brain damage

A medical term referring to the destruction or degeneration of brain cells, which can result from injury, illness, or lack of oxygen, leading to impaired cognitive or physical functions.

• 🇩🇪Medizinischer Begriff für die Schädigung oder Degeneration von Gehirnzellen, die durch Trauma, Krankheit oder Sauerstoffmangel entstehen kann und zu kognitiven oder körperlichen Funktionsstörungen führt.

1. Medical condition B2 formal

   Injury or deterioration to the brain that impairs its function, caused by trauma, disease, or lack of oxygen.

   • The accident caused severe brain damage to the patient.
   • Doctors are monitoring the extent of the brain damage after the stroke.
   • Long-term alcohol abuse can lead to permanent brain damage.

   🇩🇪Hirnschädigung

2. Cognitive impairment B2 formal

   A reduction in cognitive abilities such as memory, reasoning, or learning due to brain injury.

   • Brain damage from the infection affected his ability to speak.
   • She suffered mild brain damage that impacted her short-term memory.
   • Rehabilitation can help patients recover some functions after brain damage.

   🇩🇪Kognitive Beeinträchtigung