dementia
|de/men/tia|
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/dɪˈmɛnʃə/
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/dɪˈmenʃə/
cognitive decline
Etymology
'dementia' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dementia,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'mens' meant 'mind.'
'dementia' changed from the Latin word 'dementia' and eventually became the modern English word 'dementia'.
Initially, it meant 'madness' or 'insanity,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a disorder marked by memory loss and cognitive decline.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
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.
The patient was diagnosed with dementia after showing signs of memory loss and confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35