### Question
What does encephalopathy mean?


### Answer
**Encephalopathy** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 300aa*:

> any significant acquired abnormality of, or injury to, or impairment of function of the brain

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XIX-VACCINES > Part 2-National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program > subpart a-program requirements**

