dementia
noun
UK/dɪˈmen.ʃə/
US/dɪˈmen.ʃə/
Definitions of dementia noun
- Uncountable(不可数名词)medical(医学)
A medical condition, particularly affecting the elderly, that causes a gradual decline in memory and other cognitive functions, leading to confused behavior.
癡呆症
As she got older, she began to show early signs of dementia.
随着她年纪增长，她开始出现失智症的早期征兆。
Doctors are working hard to find new ways to treat dementia.
医生们正努力寻找治疗失智症的新方法。
The illness progressed into severe dementia, making it difficult for him to recognize his family.
病情发展成严重的失智症，使他难以认出自己的家人。