SENILE DEMENTIA
\sˈiːna͡ɪl dɪmˈɛnʃə], \sˈiːnaɪl dɪmˈɛnʃə], \s_ˈiː_n_aɪ_l d_ɪ_m_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_ə]\
Definitions of SENILE DEMENTIA
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
- 1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
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dementia of the aged; results from degeneration of the brain in the absence of cerebrovascular disease
By Princeton University
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dementia of the aged; results from degeneration of the brain in the absence of cerebrovascular disease
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A degenerative disease of the brain characterized by the insidious onset of dementia. Impairment of memory, judgement, attention span, and problem solving skills are followed by severe APRAXIAS and a global loss of cognitive abilities. The condition primarily occurs after age 60, and is marked pathologically by severe cortical atrophy and the triad of SENILE PLAQUES; NEUROFIBRILLARY TANGLES; and NEUROPIL THREADS. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1049-57)
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A progressive and primary deterioration of the mind resulting from senile deterioration of the brain.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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