alzheimer's
 

* 1.degenerative disease of the central nervous system which is characterized by dementia (mainly affects the elderly)* Noun1. 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

English Related Words* alzheimer's disease

* alzheimer's sclerosis