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ALZHEIMER'S
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
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
Synonyms:
Alzheimer's; Alzheimer's disease; Alzheimers
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("Alzheimer's" is a kind of...):
presenile dementia (dementia with onset before the age of 65)
Context examples:
Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Auditory Verbal Learning Test Version A (ADNI-AVLT Version A) List A, 30 Minute Delay Recall, Word 7.
(ADNI AVLT - List A 30 Min Delay Recall Word 7, NCI Thesaurus)
A type of bacteria involved in gum disease could play a role in the development of Alzheimer's, according to a new research.
(New Link Found between Alzheimer's & Gum Disease Bacteria, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Auditory Verbal Learning Test Version A (ADNI-AVLT Version A) List A, 30 Minute Delay Recall, Word 5.
(ADNI AVLT - List A 30 Min Delay Recall Word 5, NCI Thesaurus)
Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Auditory Verbal Learning Test Version A (ADNI-AVLT Version A) List A, 30 Minute Delay Recall, Word 8.
(ADNI AVLT - List A 30 Min Delay Recall Word 8, NCI Thesaurus)
Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Auditory Verbal Learning Test Version A (ADNI-AVLT Version A) List A, 30 Minute Delay Recall, Word 9.
(ADNI AVLT - List A 30 Min Delay Recall Word 9, NCI Thesaurus)
Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Auditory Verbal Learning Test Version A (ADNI-AVLT Version A) The number of intrusions while recalling List A, third attempt.
(ADNI AVLT - List A Intrusions 3, NCI Thesaurus)
Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Auditory Verbal Learning Test Version A (ADNI-AVLT Version A) The number of intrusions while recalling List A, second attempt.
(ADNI AVLT - List A Intrusions 2, NCI Thesaurus)
Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Auditory Verbal Learning Test Version A (ADNI-AVLT Version A) The number of intrusions while recalling List A, first attempt.
(ADNI AVLT - List A Intrusions 1, NCI Thesaurus)
Because MCI may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, it's really important to see your health care provider every 6 to 12 months.
(Mild Cognitive Impairment, NIH: National Institute on Aging)
While it has no known role in oncogenesis, MIR107 plays a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
(MIR107 Gene, NCI Thesaurus)
