diffuse axonal injury
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diffuse axonal injury (DAI),

a type of brain injury caused by shearing forces that occur between different parts of the brain as a result of rotational acceleration. The corpus callosum and the brainstem are often affected. DAI most commonly occurs in motor vehicle crashes when the vehicle suddenly stops.

diffuse axonal injury

Neurology A form of post-traumatic brain damage which results in significant neurologic sequelae in survivors. See Retraction balls.

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diffuse axonal injury (redirected from Traumatic axonal injury)

diffuse axonal injury
(redirected from Traumatic axonal injury)