Encephalopathy: alternatives and connections

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Encephalopathy

Any disease or symptoms of disease referable to disorders of the brain; as, lead encephalopathy, the cerebral symptoms attending chronic lead poisoning.

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Agraphia 76% connected

The absence or loss of the power of expressing ideas by written signs. It is one form of aphasia.

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Aphasia 76% connected

Alt. of Aphasy

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Epilepsy 76% connected

The "falling sickness," so called because the patient falls suddenly to the ground; a disease characterized by paroxysms (or fits) occurring at inter…

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Parkinson's Disease 76% connected

A progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement.

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