CTE

What does CTE stand for?

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy

A health acronym that stands for a progressive degenerative disease; occurs in persons who have suffered head injuries like concussions; often found in athletes, especially football players, who have experienced repetitive brain trauma.

Example

They discovered that he was suffering from CTE after examining his body

Related Slang

TBITraumatic brain injury
NFLNational Football League
ACLAnterior cruciate ligament
DLDisabled list
HHAHome health aide
ACLAnterior cruciate ligament

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Updated March 18, 2015

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