DEMENTIA APOPLECTICA
\dɪmˈɛnʃəɹ ˌapəplˈɛktɪkə], \dɪmˈɛnʃəɹ ˌapəplˈɛktɪkə], \d_ɪ_m_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_ə_ɹ ˌa_p_ə_p_l_ˈɛ_k_t_ɪ_k_ə]\
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Alteration and diminution of the mental faculties due to cerebral lesions, such as hemorrhage, softening, or tumors.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.