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Cerebral softening
In medicine, Cerebral softening (encephalomalacia) is a localized softening of the brain substance, due to hemorrhage or inflammation. Three varieties, distinguished by their colour and representing different stages of the morbid process, are known respectively as red, yellow, and white softening.

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encephalomalacia
Jan 01, 2008; encephalomalacia (en-sefx103;-loh-mă- lay -shiă) n. softening of the brain.
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Researchers from Case Western Reserve University describe findings in epilepsy.
Jan 14, 2009; [Case records of Epileptic Disorders. Anatomo-electro-clinical correlations. Case 03-2008] A 33-year-old woman had begun having...
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$5 Million Jury Verdict: Fault Apportioned 57% Dr. 43% RN.(doctor; registered nurse)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2000; A MISSOURI JURY RETURNED A VERDICT EXCEEDING $5 MILLION DOLLARS FOR INJURIES TO A NEWBORN. The verdict was the result of a claim...
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Research results from Y.J. Jordan and co-authors update knowledge of headache and migraine.
Jun 08, 2009; Researchers in the United States conducted a study To evaluate the economic impact and diagnostic utility of computed tomography...
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astrocytosis
Oct 01, 1996; The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia 10-01-1996 astrocytosis /as'trst'sis/, an increase in the supporting structure of nerve tissue...
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