Dementia

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɛnʃiːə/

Dementia (noun)

  1. A long-term illness that slowly damages the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, and everyday behaviour.
  2. A group of conditions where brain damage leads to worsening mental abilities, affecting communication, planning, and daily tasks.

Examples

  • Dementia can cause memory and thinking loss.
  • Memory and thinking loss can happen with dementia.