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brain damage

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noun

Pathology.
  1. injury or harm, congenital or acquired, to the tissues of the brain resulting from inadequate oxygen supply, trauma, or other cause.


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However, tragedy struck the Pegula family in June 2022, when Jessica’s mother Kim, 57, suffered a cardiac arrest that ultimately caused significant brain damage and memory issues.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

The infected person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness — a condition that results in the brain and surrounding tissues becoming inflamed, possibly leading to permanent brain damage and even death, according to the Mayo Clinic.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

Sarah Sissons's son Ryan suffered brain damage as a result of poor care and delays in treatment when he was born in 2008.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

Researchers at the University of Connecticut report that the treatment caused significant brain damage in mice, raising concerns about its growing use in longevity research and off-label anti-aging therapies.

From Science Daily May 27, 2026

Maybe from brain damage due to the dust; maybe she’s a special.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

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