| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. A progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness.[Wordnet]. | |
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Common Expressions: Alzheimer's disease
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Alzheimer's disease | A progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
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Specialty Expressions: Alzheimer's disease
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Alzheimer's Disease | Aging | A progressive, irreversible disease characterized by degeneration of the brain cells and serve loss of memory, causing the individual to become dysfunctional and dependent upon others for basic living needs. (references) | |
| Alzheimer's disease | Geology | Alzheimer's disease is a form of senile dementia of unknown origin that has characteristic pathologic changes in the brain. Its onset is slow and at an earlier age than the common dementia. After onset, it progresses steadily and the pathology is more severe than the average form of senile dementia. Most studies report that this disease is responsible for the cognitive decline in about 50% of demented older adults. (references) | |
| Alzheimer's disease (AD) | Geology | A progressive, neurodegenerative disease characterized by loss of function and death of nerve cells in several areas of the brain leading to loss of cognitive function such as memory and language. The cause of nerve cell death is unknown. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. (references) | |
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Topics by Level of Interest: Alzheimer's disease | ||||
| Topics sorted by level of Interest | Level (1=low, 600=high) | Topics sorted Alphabetically | Level (1=low, 600=high) | |
| Alzheimer's disease | 417 | Alzheimer's disease | 417 | |
| Biochemistry of Alzheimer's disease | 51 | Alzheimer's Disease Organizations | 10 | |
| Alzheimer's Disease Organizations | 10 | Biochemistry of Alzheimer's disease | 51 | |
| Journal of Alzheimer's Disease | 7 | Journal of Alzheimer's Disease | 7 | |
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