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senile psychosis

/ˈsiːnaɪl saɪˈkəʊsɪs/

Traducción: Término médico que designa un trastorno psíquico grave caracterizado por delirios, alucinaciones o pensamiento desorganizado, que aparece en personas mayores como consecuencia de cambios degenerativos cerebrales, como los de la demencia o la enfermedad de Alzheimer.

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/ˈsiːnaɪl saɪˈkəʊsɪs/C1formalmedical
  • esTérmino médico que designa un trastorno psíquico grave caracterizado por delirios, alucinaciones o pensamiento desorganizado, que aparece en personas mayores como consecuencia de cambios degenerativos cerebrales, como los de la demencia o la enfermedad de Alzheimer.

A medical term referring to a severe mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized thinking that occurs in older adults as a result of degenerative brain changes, such as those seen in dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

  1. Dementia-related conditionC1formal

    A severe mental disorder occurring in old age, characterized by confusion, memory loss, and personality changes, often associated with dementia.

    espsicosis senil

    • The patient was diagnosed with senile psychosis after showing signs of severe confusion.
    • Senile psychosis can be challenging for both the individual and their caregivers.
    • Treatment for senile psychosis often involves medication and supportive care.