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alzheimers

/ˈælts.haɪ.mərz/

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noun

/ˈælts.haɪ.mərz/C1formalmedical
  • ruПрогрессирующая форма предстарческого слабоумия, которая обычно начинается в среднем возрасте и характеризуется потерей памяти, нарушением мышления и речи, а в конечном итоге — полной беспомощностью.

A progressive form of presenile dementia that typically begins in middle age, characterized by memory loss, impaired thought and speech, and eventually complete helplessness.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Progressive neurodegenerative diseaseB2formalmedical

    A progressive form of presenile dementia that typically begins in middle age, characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and eventual complete dependence.

    ruПрогрессирующее нейродегенеративное заболевание

    • Her grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in his late 50s.
    • Early symptoms of Alzheimer's include difficulty remembering recent events.
    • Researchers are working on treatments to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Forms
  • alzheimers plural form
  • alzheimers' possessive plural form
  • alzheimer's possessive singular form