Meaning of the word dementia in English

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dementia

US /dɪˈmen.ʃə/
UK /dɪˈmen.ʃə/
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Noun

1.

a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.

Example:
Early diagnosis of dementia can help manage its progression.
She is studying the effects of aging on dementia.
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