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wernicke's encephalopathy

 

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Noun wernicke's encephalopathy has 1 sense
  1. Wernicke's encephalopathy - inflammatory degenerative disease of the brain caused by thiamine deficiency that is usually associated with alcoholism
    --1 is a kind of
    brain disorder, encephalopathy, brain disease

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Wernicke's Encephalopathy

Definition: Wernicke's encephalopathy is a neurological disorder caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. It is characterized by damage to certain areas of the brain, which can lead to a variety of symptoms.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A neurological disorder resulting from thiamine deficiency, causing damage to specific brain regions such as the thalamus.

Example:

"The patient with Wernicke's encephalopathy exhibited disorientation, confusion, and difficulty walking."

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The acute stage of Wernicke's encephalopathy, characterized by symptoms such as ataxia, eye movement abnormalities, and mental confusion.

Example:

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with Wernicke's encephalopathy upon observing their unsteady gait and impaired eye coordination."

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