Alzheimer
|Alz-hei-mer|
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/ˈɔːltshaɪmər/
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/ˈæltsˌhaɪmə/
memory loss
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Alzheimer' originates from the name of the German psychiatrist 'Alois Alzheimer', who first identified the disease in 1906.
Historical Evolution
The term 'Alzheimer's disease' was coined in the early 20th century after Alois Alzheimer's discovery.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was a specific diagnosis for a type of dementia, and it remains so today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a progressive neurological disease that leads to memory loss and cognitive decline.
Alzheimer's disease affects millions of people worldwide.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/07 03:36