HealthAugust 4, 2026

leukoencephalopathy

LOO-koh-en-SEF-uh-LOP-uh-thee

Definition

A rare, reversible condition involving swelling or dysfunction in the brain's white matter, noted here as a potential adverse reaction to cabozantinib therapy.

Etymology

Derived from Greek roots: 'leuko-' meaning white, 'enkephalos' meaning brain, and '-patheia' meaning suffering or disease. It translates literally as a disease involving the white matter of the brain.

In the news

This term appears in the safety section of the article as one of the serious clinical warnings associated with using cabozantinib, alerting clinicians to watch for potential neurological side effects.

FDA Grants Tentative Approval to New Cabozantinib Capsule Formulation

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