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English noun: Alzheimer's

1. Alzheimer's (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


SynonymsAlzheimer's disease, Alzheimers


Broader (hypernym)presenile dementia









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