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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

Reviews published afterward have also described mitochondrial failure as an early and potentially central feature of Alzheimer's biology, not merely a late consequence of brain damage.

From Science Daily May 16, 2026

In total Helen spent 12 weeks in hospital, and because of the brain damage she suffered, her recovery has been slow.

From BBC Apr. 12, 2026

It was a sign I probably hadn’t suffered brain damage during the half day on the operating table.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge

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