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

The remaining participants showed signs of early cognitive decline, including mild cognitive impairment, a condition that often precedes dementia.

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Previous research has shown that people with mild cognitive impairment face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia, which is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain.

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After analyzing MRI scans, the researchers found that participants with mild cognitive impairment were more likely to have enlarged perivascular spaces than those with no cognitive problems.

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Among participants with mild cognitive impairment, the connection between Alzheimer's related biochemicals and enlarged perivascular spaces was stronger than the connection with white matter damage.

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The class of Alzheimer’s treatments that includes Kisunla and Biogen’s Leqembi, which are approved to treat patients already experiencing cognitive impairment, has been somewhat of a disappointment.

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