hemispheric damage
[hem-i-SFER-ik DAM-ij]
nounpl: hemispheric damages
lesão hemisférica
1. Injury, trauma, or pathological condition affecting one hemisphere of the brain, resulting in neurological deficits
The stroke caused significant hemispheric damage on the left side of the brain, affecting speech and motor function.
O acidente vascular cerebral causou uma lesão hemisférica significativa no lado esquerdo do cérebro, afetando a fala e a função motora.
2. In medical imaging and neurology, observable structural or functional impairment in one cerebral hemisphere
MRI scans revealed hemispheric damage consistent with a traumatic brain injury.
As imagens de ressonância magnética revelaram lesão hemisférica consistente com traumatismo cranioencefálico.
This is primarily medical and neuroscience terminology used in both Brazilian and American healthcare contexts. Understanding hemispheric damage is crucial in clinical diagnosis, rehabilitation planning, and prognostication following strokes or traumatic brain injuries.
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