HealthAugust 4, 2026

encephalopathies

en-SEF-uh-LOP-uh-theez

Definition

A group of disorders or diseases that affect the structure or function of the brain.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'enkephalos' (brain) and 'pathos' (suffering or disease), the term entered medical English to describe any diffuse disease process affecting the brain's function.

In the news

In the article, the term is used to describe severe neurological conditions (DEEs) that are the target of new precision therapies, highlighting the complex nature of brain-related disorders being treated.

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