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dementia pugilistica

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Main Entry: dementia pu·gi·lis·ti·ca
Pronunciation: -"pyü-j&-'lis-t&-k&
Function: noun
: a syndrome affectingboxers that is caused by cumulative cerebral injuries and is characterized by impaired cognitive processes (as thinking and remembering, impaired and often slurred speech, and slow poorly coordinatedmovements especially of the legs
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