cerebrosis

/sɛrɪbˈroʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition characterized by the degeneration and necrosis of brain tissue, often resulting from a lack of blood supply to the brain

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with acute cerebrosis due to the stroke.”

Synonyms

  • cerebral infarction
  • encephalomalacia

Antonyms

  • encephalization