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encephalopathy

/ɛnˌsɛf.əˈlɒp.ə.θi/

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noun

/ɛnˌsɛf.əˈlɒp.ə.θi/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий любое расстройство или заболевание, влияющее на функцию или структуру головного мозга.

A medical term referring to any disorder or disease that affects the brain's function or structure.

  1. Brain disorderC2formalmedical

    Any disease or disorder that affects the structure or function of the brain.

    ruЭнцефалопатия

    • The patient was diagnosed with a rare form of encephalopathy.
    • Chronic liver disease can lead to hepatic encephalopathy.
    • Symptoms of encephalopathy include confusion and memory loss.

    Synonymsbrain diseasebrain disorder

Forms
  • encephalopathies plural form
  • encephalopathies' possessive plural form
  • encephalopathy's possessive singular form