senility

• Nom désignant l'état de déclin mental et physique lié à la vieillesse, souvent caractérisé par une perte de mémoire, une confusion et une diminution des capacités cognitives.

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.

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1. Mental decline in old ageB2formalmedical

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

   Sénilité (déclin mental lié à l'âge)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdementiadotagememory losssenile dementia

   Antonymesluciditysharpness

2. State of being senileB2formalmedical

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

   Sénilité

   • 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.

   Synonymesdecrepitudedotagefeeblenessinfirmity