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cognitive impairment

[ kog-ni-tiv im-pair-muhnt ]

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of cognitive impairment1

First recorded in 1960–65
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Example Sentences

Routines are especially true for older adults with cognitive impairment, who tend to do best when their days have a dependable structure and they know what to expect, she said.

The 2008 BMJ analysis notes that there are two main explanations for why climbers would develop balance and cognitive impairments.

Some research shows that heavy use is tied to serious cognitive impairment.

There’s also new research suggesting that getting enough high-quality leucine may reduce cognitive impairment—sometimes called brain fog—that many people cite as a menopausal symptom.

The drug is an antibody that was developed based on antibodies made by older people who had mild cognitive impairment but did not go on to develop Alzheimer’s.

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