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Alzheimers Definition & Meaning

alzheimers
noun
  1. a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness

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What does alzheimers mean?
a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness
What part of speech is alzheimers?
Alzheimers is a noun.

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