brain damage

• Termo médico que designa a lesão, destruição ou degeneração das células do cérebro, podendo resultar de traumatismo, doença ou falta de oxigênio, levando a prejuízos das funções cognitivas ou físicas.

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.

1. Medical conditionB2formal

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

   Lesão cerebral

   • 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.

2. Cognitive impairmentB2formal

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

   Dano cerebral

   • 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.