Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
encephalopathic
Adjective
/ˌɛn.səˌfæl.əˈpæθ.ɪk/
Definition
Relating to or affected by disease of the brain.
Examples
- Patients with encephalopathic symptoms often need immediate medical evaluation.
- The encephalopathic changes observed in the MRI suggested significant brain damage.
- Children with certain genetic disorders can become encephalopathic as they age.
Meaning
Encephalopathic describes conditions that involve brain diseases or disorders that can lead to dysfunction and an array of neurological symptoms.
Synonyms
- cerebral
- neuropathic
- brain-related
