cerebrovascular disease
/sɛrˌbroʊvæskjʊˈlɑːr dɪˈziːz/ · cer.e.bro.vas.cu.lar dis.ease
noun
- A medical condition characterized by disorders of the blood vessels in the brain, which can lead to stroke, dementia, or other neurological problems. The doctor diagnosed the patient with cerebrovascular disease after conducting a series of tests.
- A category of diseases that affect the blood vessels supplying the brain, often resulting in cognitive decline or physical disability. Research into cerebrovascular disease has led to the development of new treatments and therapies.
Synonyms
vascular diseasestrokecerebral vasculitiscerebral amyloid angiopathycerebral vasculopathycerebral small vessel diseasecerebral microangiopathycerebral vasculitis
Antonyms
Did you know? Cerebrovascular disease is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with over 6 million people dying from stroke each year.