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dementia
progressive decline in memory and thinking abilities
In more detail
a disease of the brain that causes a person to gradually lose the ability to remember things, think clearly, and take care of themselves, especially affecting older people
Examples
- Her grandfather was diagnosed with dementia at age 75 and began to forget family members.
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