Wernicke`s encephalopathy or now often Wernicke`s disease refers to the presence of neurological symptoms caused by biochemical lesions of the central nervous system after exhaustion of B-vitamin reserves, in particular thiamine. The condition is part of a larger group of diseases related to vitamin B1 insufficiency, including beriberi in all it.....
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<neurology> Encephalopathy associated with thiamin deficiency. Usually associated with chronic alcohol abuse. Other features include loss of memory and confabulation. ... Origin: Gr. Pathos = disease ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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n] - inflammatory degenerative disease of the brain caused by thiamine deficiency that is usually associated with alcoholism
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Acute confusion and coordination issues due to thiamine deficiency. Example: Experiencing confusion and eye movement issues during withdrawal.
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a brain disorder characterised by abnormal eye movements, difficulties with muscle co-ordination, and confusion; usually the result of chronic alcoholism
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noun inflammatory degenerative disease of the brain caused by thiamine deficiency that is usually associated with alcoholism
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