dementia

• Substantivo que designa um transtorno mental crônico ou persistente, geralmente causado por doença ou lesão cerebral, caracterizado por perda de memória, alterações de personalidade e prejuízo do raciocínio. No uso comum, pode se referir especificamente à demência senil.

A noun referring to a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury, marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.

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1. Mental deteriorationB2formalmedical

   A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury, marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.

   Demência

   • The patient was diagnosed with dementia at an early stage.
   • Memory loss is one of the most common symptoms of dementia.
   • Caring for someone with dementia requires patience and understanding.

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