dementia paralytica

noun

A form of encephalopathy seen in long-term dialysis patients.

Meanings

noundementia paralytica (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA form of encephalopathy seen in long-term dialysis patients.

    Synonyms: taboparalysis, taboparesis

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA form of encephalopathy seen in long-term dialysis patients.

Origin

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