leukoencephalopathy
Noun
Meaning
leukoencephalopathy (plural leukoencephalopathies)
(medicine) Any disease that effects the white matter of the brain
Synonyms
Phrases with the word
leukoencephalopathy illness
leukoencephalopathy condition
leukoencephalopathy disease
leukoencephalopathy disorder
leukoencephalopathy syndrome
Examples
Another genetic disorder associated with migraine is CADASIL syndrome or cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy.
Related to these investigations is the development of a test for JC virus antibodies, which might help to determine who is at greater risk of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy when taking natalizumab.