| encephalitis |
inflammation of the brain, usually caused by a virus; may be very mild and barely noticeable, but is usually serious and can progress from headache and fever to hallucinations, paralysis, and sometimes coma
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| encephalopathy |
A degenerative condition of the brain that can be caused by infectious disease, metabolic abnormalities, brain tumours, toxic drug effects or increased intercranial pressure.
Ãâó: www.nature.com/nrg/journal/v2/n9/glossary/nrg0901_...
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| encapsulation |
A method for immobilizing cells for use in a bioreactor, usually based on the use of polysaccharides or collagen to coat cells. Also, cell encapsulation is used in tissue engineering.
Ãâó: www.genpromag.com/Glossary~LETTER~E.html
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| encephalopathy |
Any degenerative disease of the brain. Causes include liver disease resulting in the buildup of toxic by-products of metabolism, heavy metal (eg, lead) poisoning, and loss of blood supply.
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| encephalitis |
A brain inflammation of viral or other microbial origin. Symptoms include headache, neck pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, and nervous system problems. Several types of opportunistic infections can cause encephalitis.
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