What event is characterized by the rupture of cerebral vessels?

The event characterized by the rupture of cerebral vessels is cerebral hemorrhage. This condition occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, leading to bleeding in or around the brain. The bleeding can cause increased pressure within the skull and damage brain tissue, which may result in neurological deficits, loss of consciousness, or even death.

In contrast, cerebral embolism refers to a blockage due to a clot that travels to the brain, while cerebral thrombosis involves a blood clot that forms in the cerebral vessels. Both of these conditions can lead to ischemic strokes rather than hemorrhagic events. Encephalitis involves inflammation of the brain, typically caused by an infection, and does not directly involve the rupture of blood vessels. Therefore, the characteristic event of vessel rupture is specific to cerebral hemorrhage.