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Noun alzheimer's disease has 1 sense
- Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's, Alzheimers - a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness
--1 is a kind of presenile dementia
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Alzheimer's Disease
Description:
Alzheimer's disease, named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, is a progressive neurological disorder that mainly affects older individuals, causing memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes. It is the most common form of dementia.
Senses:
- Noun: A chronic and degenerative brain disease that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior.
- Adjective: Relating to or affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Examples:
Noun:
- Her grandmother is suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
- Researchers are studying the causes of Alzheimer's disease.
- Early diagnosis plays a crucial role in managing Alzheimer's disease.
Adjective:
- The Alzheimer's disease clinic offers specialized care for patients.
- He is dedicated to finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
- Her father's Alzheimer's disease symptoms started showing last year.
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