chronic traumatic encephalopathy
noun [ U ] medical specialized uk/ˌkrɒn.ɪk trɔːˌmæt.ɪk ˌen.kef.əˈlɒp.ə.θi/ us/ˌkrɑː.nɪk trɑːˌmæt̬.ɪk enˌsef.əˈlɑː.pə.θi/ (abbreviation CTE)
慢性创伤性脑病
a brain condition thought to be caused by being hit on the head repeatedly or by having had concussion (= temporary damage to the brain) several times
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease often found in boxers. 慢性外伤性脑病是一种进行性的、神经退行性疾病，多见于拳击手。
The discovery of a fourth player with chronic traumatic encephalopathy was discussed when NFL officials and medical personnel met for a conference about concussion management. 在美国橄榄球联盟官员和医务人员举行的有关震荡管理的会议上，讨论了发现第四名患有慢性创伤性脑病球员的情况。
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- The coroner found that Benoit had suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
- People who have repeated mild head injuries over a prolonged period, such as boxers and football players, are at risk for chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
- Chronic traumatic encephalopathy can cause memory loss, depression and bizarre, paranoid behaviour.