Definition of Wernicke's encephalopathy in English:

Wernicke's encephalopathy

(also Wernicke's syndrome)

noun

mass nounMedicine

A neurological disorder caused by thiamine deficiency, typically from chronic alcoholism or persistent vomiting, and marked by mental confusion, abnormal eye movements, and unsteady gait.
〔医〕韦尼克脑病
Example sentencesExamples
- A report on managing Wernicke's encephalopathy in emergency departments says that the drunk of no fixed abode is most at risk, and it's these patients whose notes end up at the back of the queue.
- Many physicians use solutions that contain dextrose; however, it may be advisable to give thiamine first, because of the theoretic risk of Wernicke's encephalopathy.
- Thiamine supplementation is essential in malnourished patients for the prevention of Wernicke's encephalopathy.

Origin

Late 19th century: named after Karl Wernicke (see Wernicke's area).

Definition of Wernicke's encephalopathy in US English:

Wernicke's encephalopathy

(also Wernicke's syndrome)

noun

Medicine

A neurological disorder caused by thiamine deficiency, typically from chronic alcoholism or persistent vomiting, and marked by mental confusion, abnormal eye movements, and unsteady gait.
〔医〕韦尼克脑病
Example sentencesExamples
- Thiamine supplementation is essential in malnourished patients for the prevention of Wernicke's encephalopathy.
- Many physicians use solutions that contain dextrose; however, it may be advisable to give thiamine first, because of the theoretic risk of Wernicke's encephalopathy.
- A report on managing Wernicke's encephalopathy in emergency departments says that the drunk of no fixed abode is most at risk, and it's these patients whose notes end up at the back of the queue.

Origin

Late 19th century: named after Karl Wernicke (see Wernicke's area).

词汇	Wernicke's encephalopathy
释义	Definition of Wernicke's encephalopathy in English: Wernicke's encephalopathy (also Wernicke's syndrome) noun mass nounMedicine A neurological disorder caused by thiamine deficiency, typically from chronic alcoholism or persistent vomiting, and marked by mental confusion, abnormal eye movements, and unsteady gait. 〔医〕韦尼克脑病 Example sentencesExamples A report on managing Wernicke's encephalopathy in emergency departments says that the drunk of no fixed abode is most at risk, and it's these patients whose notes end up at the back of the queue. Many physicians use solutions that contain dextrose; however, it may be advisable to give thiamine first, because of the theoretic risk of Wernicke's encephalopathy. Thiamine supplementation is essential in malnourished patients for the prevention of Wernicke's encephalopathy. Origin Late 19th century: named after Karl Wernicke (see Wernicke's area). Definition of Wernicke's encephalopathy in US English: Wernicke's encephalopathy (also Wernicke's syndrome) noun Medicine A neurological disorder caused by thiamine deficiency, typically from chronic alcoholism or persistent vomiting, and marked by mental confusion, abnormal eye movements, and unsteady gait. 〔医〕韦尼克脑病 Example sentencesExamples Thiamine supplementation is essential in malnourished patients for the prevention of Wernicke's encephalopathy. Many physicians use solutions that contain dextrose; however, it may be advisable to give thiamine first, because of the theoretic risk of Wernicke's encephalopathy. A report on managing Wernicke's encephalopathy in emergency departments says that the drunk of no fixed abode is most at risk, and it's these patients whose notes end up at the back of the queue. Origin Late 19th century: named after Karl Wernicke (see Wernicke's area).
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