dementia
noun
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Definition of dementia
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adjective
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Synonyms
aberration, derangement, insanity, lunacy, madness, mania, rage [archaic]
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The protein, which indicates brain cell damage, is linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a condition that can cause memory loss, depression, and emotional instability, and can eventually lead to dementia. — Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, "Just one season of playing football—even without a concussion—can cause brain damage," 7 Aug. 2019 But one area of scientific research that deserves much more attention is that of cannabis and its effect on Alzheimer’s and dementia. — Mary Schumacher, chicagotribune.com, "Cannabis, Alzheimer’s and hope are on the horizon," 2 Aug. 2019 But the many pathways to dementia are still poorly understood—and at this point, impossible to prevent or treat. — Lila Maclellan, Quartz, "Canada has an excellent health care plan. Bernie Sanders’s might be even better," 31 July 2019 Baseball Bill Plaschke wrote a wonderful column over the weekend on how baseball helps people battling Alzheimer’s and dementia. — Los Angeles Times, "The Sports Report: Baseball can be a comfort to those with Alzheimer’s," 29 July 2019 Donations can be made to dementia/Alzheimer's research. — sun-sentinel.com, "Deaths in South Florida: 7/26," 26 July 2019 New Mexico Santa Fe: Monthly gatherings in the city focused on creative stimulus for those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia are helping a growing trend nationwide. — USA TODAY, "Moon rocks, Misty of Chincoteague, Haiku Stairs: News from around our 50 states," 28 June 2019 Also discovered were deficiencies in other areas that might contribute to dementia, such as high levels of fasting insulin. — Linda Marsa, Discover Magazine, "A New Treatment for Alzheimer's? It Starts With Lifestyle," 16 Nov. 2018 That's because a lack of estrogen has been linked to dementia, heart disease and osteoporosis, and patients who enter menopause prematurely spend less time with normal levels of estrogen. — Colleen Stinchcombe, Woman's Day, "How Long Does Menopause Last?," 6 Sep. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dementia.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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dementia
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