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

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cognitive impairment

The results raise a potentially important question about glucosamine use among people with cognitive impairment or dementia, but they do not yet establish that people should stop taking the supplement.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026

Mild cognitive impairment, often shortened to MCI, describes measurable problems with memory or thinking that are greater than expected with normal aging but do not necessarily interfere substantially with everyday life.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026

At its worst, cognitive impairment can be a horrible, life-altering disease for patient and loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

The known and suspected harms of these interventions include infertility, sexual dysfunction, cognitive impairment, cardiovascular disease, bone health problems and cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Finkelstein pointed to copious data supporting the value of art, music and dance therapy for people with cognitive impairment.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

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