cephalopathy

/sɛfələˈpæθi/

Definitions

1. noun

a disease of the brain, or a condition characterized by brain damage or dysfunction, such as Wernicke’s encephalopathy

“The patient was diagnosed with Wernicke’s encephalopathy, a form of cephelopathy caused by a lack of thiamine.”

Synonyms

  • brain disorder
  • encephalopathy
  • neurological condition

Antonyms

  • encephalization
  • neural health