dementia
noun
Pronunciation: dɪˈmɛnʃə
Definition
A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury, marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
Examples
The nursing home specializes in providing round-the-clock care for patients suffering from advanced dementia.
Early signs of dementia are often subtle, beginning with minor lapses in short-term memory.
Researchers are working tirelessly to find new treatments that can slow the progression of dementia.
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