Alzheimers

Definitions of Alzheimers
  1. noun
    a disease usually starting in the 50s or 60s that causes a gradual loss of brain function, beginning with impaired memory
    synonyms: Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease
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    type of:
    presenile dementia
    dementia with onset before the age of 65
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