"Wernicke's encephalopathy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Named after Carl Wernicke (1848–1905), German physician. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Wernicke's encephalopathy (uncountable)
  1. (medicine, pathology) The presence of neurological symptoms — classically, ophthalmoplegia, ataxia and confusion — caused by biochemical lesions of the central nervous system after exhaustion of B-vitamin reserves, in particular thiamine. Wikipedia link: Carl Wernicke, Wernicke's encephalopathy Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine, Pathology Synonyms: Wernicke's disease

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