Acute Brain Disorder (Noun)
Meaning
Any disorder (as sudden confusion or disorientation) in an otherwise normal person that is due to reversible (temporary) impairment of brain tissues (as by head injuries or drugs or infection).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with an acute brain disorder after being involved in a severe car accident that caused temporary impairment of brain tissues.
- The doctor suspected that the patient's sudden confusion and disorientation were symptoms of an acute brain disorder caused by a viral infection.
- The athlete suffered from an acute brain disorder after a head injury during a football game, but fortunately, the condition was reversible with proper treatment.
- The patient's acute brain disorder was caused by an adverse reaction to a new medication, which was promptly discontinued to prevent further complications.
- The elderly woman's acute brain disorder was diagnosed as a result of a urinary tract infection that had spread to her brain, causing temporary impairment of her cognitive functions.