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A degenerative disease of the [[brain]] characterized by the insidious onset of [[dementia]] | A degenerative disease of the [[brain]] characterized by the insidious onset of [[dementia]]; manifests itself in impairment of memory, judgment, attention span, and problem solving skills, followed by severe [[apraxia]]s and a global loss of [[cognitive abilities]].<noinclude>{{DefMeSH}}</noinclude> | ||
Latest revision as of 15:50, 14 May 2010
A degenerative disease of the brain characterized by the insidious onset of dementia; manifests itself in impairment of memory, judgment, attention span, and problem solving skills, followed by severe apraxias and a global loss of cognitive abilities.
This definition is at least in part based on: Anonymous (2024), Alzheimer's disease (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.