necropathy

/nɛkrəˈpæθi/

Definitions

1. noun

A disease or disorder of the brain caused by an infection or inflammation, especially one that results in a degeneration of brain tissue.

“The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of necropathy due to the fungal infection.”

Synonyms

  • encephalitis
  • neurodegeneration

Antonyms

  • neuroregeneration