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dementia

/dɪˈmɛntiə/ noun · British & US
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What does dementia mean?

noun

A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.

Example

"The doctor explained that her grandmother's dementia was a result of years of Alzheimer's disease."

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