Dementia/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Dementia.

Progressive decline in two or more cognitive domains that is severe enough to interfere with the performance of everyday activities.

Source: Anonymous (2024), Dementia (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.