encephalopathy

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Etymology

From encephalo- +‎ -pathy.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/

Noun

encephalopathy (countable and uncountable, plural encephalopathies)

  1. (pathology, neurology) Any of various conditions affecting the brain.
    Synonym: encephalosis

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