A loss of global cognitive ability of sufficient amount to interfere with normal social or occupational function. Dementia represents a loss of previously present cognitive abilities, generally in adults, and can affect memory, thinking, language, judgment, and behavior. [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-9199 ]

Synonyms: Progressive dementia Dementia, progressive Dementia

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Term information

database cross reference
  • SNOMEDCT_US:52448006
  • UMLS:C0497327
layperson term
Dementia

layperson term
Dementia, progressive

layperson term
Progressive dementia

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HP:0007150

HP:0007283

HP:0002274

HP:0007122

id

HP:0000726

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