See Also: diffuse brain atrophy(medicine)
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glob (oh) and diffuse brain atrophy (medicine)


glob (oh)



[Date: 1900-2000; Origin: Perhaps from globe + blob]
a small amount of something soft or liquid that has a round shape
-synonym dollop dollop
::globs of paint

diffuse brain atrophy (medicine)


diffuse brain atrophy


A form of dementia caused by destruction (atrophy) of the frontal lobes of the brain. This condition leads to the progressive deterioration of mental functioning.

Incidence: 9 in 10,000 people in the General population.