cognitive impairment

American  

[kog-ni-tiv im-pair-muhnt] / ˈkɒg nɪ tɪv ɪmˈpɛər mənt /

noun

1. a temporary or permanent loss of mental functions, causing forgetfulness, lack of concentration, learning difficulties, and other reductions in effective thinking.

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Etymology

Origin of cognitive impairment

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

As a dementia researcher, I am legally required to translate my documentation into formats that are easy for people with cognitive impairment to read.

From The Wall Street Journal

The researchers also evaluated cognitive impairment, a category that includes both cognitive decline and dementia.

From Science Daily

After statistical adjustments, 36% of participants prescribed hearing aids developed cognitive impairment, compared with 42% of those who were not prescribed hearing aids.

From Science Daily

"While we didn't find a difference in cognitive scores, our study suggests that for older adults with hearing loss, using hearing aids may lower the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment, benefiting brain health," said Ryan.

From Science Daily

She says the International Working Group’s criteria requiring cognitive impairment to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease is problematic, likening it to requiring someone with diabetes to wait until they have blindness or kidney failure to be diagnosed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• debilitation
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