ENCEPHALOPATHY, SUBCORTICAL, CHRONIC PROGRESSIVE
\ɛnsˌɛfɐlˈɒpəθɪ], \ɛnsˌɛfɐlˈɒpəθɪ], \ɛ_n_s_ˌɛ_f_ɐ_l_ˈɒ_p_ə_θ_ɪ]\
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An imprecise term refering to dementia associated with CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS, including CEREBRAL INFARCTION (single or multiple), and conditions associated with chronic BRAIN ISCHEMIA. Diffuse, cortical, and subcortical subtypes have been described. (From Gerontol Geriatr 1998 Feb;31 (1):36-44)
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