neurocognitive
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Older patients or people with certain health conditions can experience neurocognitive issues after anesthesia, including memory or concentration problems, or postoperative delirium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
A doctor’s declaration said Wilson has a “major neurocognitive disorder,” is taking medication for dementia, and “is unable to properly provide for his own personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter.”
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2024
“I need society and who’s ever writing these stupid headlines to stop scaring people. Stop scaring people to think that once they get a diagnosis of some neurocognitive disease that, that’s it. It’s over.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2024
Social emotions are complex, and according to the paper, multiple psychological and neurocognitive processes might be acting simultaneously during social interactions, requiring a framework that can analyze these emotions along different dimensions.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 29, 2024
Brain fog is a term used to describe a range of neurocognitive symptoms, which can include forgetfulness and difficulties focusing, and paying attention — like what Vázquez described.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2024
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