Punch-drunk Health Dictionary

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Punch-drunk: From 1 Different Sources

A condition that is characterized by slurred speech, impaired concentration, and slowed thought processes.

It is caused by brain damage from several episodes of brief loss of consciousness due to head injury.

Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

Drunkenness

See ALCOHOL; DEPENDENCE.... drunkenness

Punch-drunk Syndrome

a group of symptoms consisting of progressive *dementia, tremor of the hands, epilepsy, and parkinsonism. It is a consequence of repeated blows to the head that have been severe enough to cause *concussion.... punch-drunk syndrome

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