softening of the brain

noun

, Pathology.

1. a softening of the cerebrum, caused by impairment of the blood supply; encephalomalacia.
2. Informal. dementia associated with general paresis.

softening of the brain

noun

1. an abnormal softening of the tissues of the cerebrum characterized by various degrees of mental impairment

Word History and Origins

Origin of softening of the brain¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Related Words

• brain damage
• mental disorder