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Chronic Encephalopathy
Definition 1
A condition characterized by long-standing brain dysfunction or damage, usually of three months duration or longer. Potential etiologies include BRAIN INFARCTION; certain NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS; CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; ANOXIA, BRAIN; ENCEPHALITIS; certain NEUROTOXICITY disorders; metabolic disorders (see BRAIN DISEASES, METABOLIC); and other conditions. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
Definition 2
brain damage which has persisted over a long period of time. (NIH CRISP Thesaurus)
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