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brain damageImpairment which can be caused by trauma (for example, accidents) or disease (such as encephalitis), or which may be present at birth. Depending on the area of the brain that is affected, language, movement, sensation, judgement, or other abilities may be impaired. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The test significantly impairs the possibility of recovery, and can lead to the death of the patient through a heart attack or irreversible brain damage. Every year in the developing world, tens of thousands of children who survive a measles infection suffer irreversible brain damage or blindness. Not to burst everyone's bubble, but don't you think that even an illogical illusionist like David Blaine, who has submerged himself in a giant aquarium and stands to suffer irreversible brain damage from oxygen deprivation while trying to pull off his latest May Sweeps TV stunt, has stopped holding his breath waiting for a L. |
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