Phrase guide
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noun
Stupidity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, figuratively, uncountable, usually
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see brain, damage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
injury to the brain that impairs its functions (especially permanently); can be caused by trauma to the head, infection, hemorrhage, inadequate oxygen, genetic abnormality, etc.
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: nervous disorder, neurological disorder, neurological disease, injury, hurt, harm, trauma
History
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Across languages
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