senility

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние умственного и физического упадка, связанное со старостью, часто характеризующееся потерей памяти, спутанностью сознания и снижением когнитивных функций.

A noun referring to the state of mental and physical decline associated with old age, often characterized by memory loss, confusion, and reduced cognitive function.

uncountable

1. Mental decline in old ageB2formalmedical

   The condition of experiencing a gradual loss of mental abilities, such as memory and judgment, due to aging.

   Старческое слабоумие

   • The patient's senility made it difficult for him to recognize his family.
   • Early signs of senility can include forgetfulness and confusion.
   • Modern medicine focuses on slowing the progression of senility.

   Synonymsdementiadotagememory losssenile dementia

   Antonymsluciditysharpness

2. State of being senileB2formalmedical

   The state or quality of being senile, often characterized by physical and mental frailty in advanced age.

   Старческое слабоумие

   • Her senility was a source of great sadness for her children.
   • The novel explores themes of love and loss in the face of senility.
   • He was diagnosed with senility after a series of cognitive tests.

   Synonymsdecrepitudedotagefeeblenessinfirmity