0 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.
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.
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.
