Definitions for "Brain damage"
permanent death or damage of brain cells resulting in decreased mental ability
Any actual structural (tissue) damage due to any cause or causes. This means verifiable damage, not neurological performance that is indicative of damage.
is a general term used to describe a variety of injuries that affect baby's brains. Brain damage can be caused by numerous complications during pregnancy and birth including lack of oxygen to the brain, which can lead to cerebral palsy and a many other complications in newborns.
a common and potentially severe consequence of long-term, heavy alcohol consumption