English noun: Alzheimers | |||
1. | Alzheimers (state) 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 | ||
Broader (hypernym) | presenile dementia | ||