dementia

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Synonyms: dementi, demensia, dementis, demented, amentia, dementor, dementing, dement, demetria, decennia, demential

Antonyms: dementi, demensia, dementis, demented, amentia, dementor, dementing, dement, demetria, decennia, demential

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|pathology}} A progressive decline in [[cognitive]] function due to damage or disease in the [[brain]] beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Areas particularly affected include memory, attention, judgement, language and problem solving.
2. {{1|madness}} or [[insanity]].

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