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cognitive decline
This term is primarily used in clinical, medical, and psychological contexts to describe a loss of mental function. It carries a neutral, diagnostic tone, avoiding the stigma associated with more colloquial terms like "senility" or "dementia," although it often serves as a precursor or a symptom of those conditions.
Because it describes a process of deterioration, it is frequently paired with adjectives that specify the rate or severity of the loss, such as "mild," "moderate," "severe," or "rapid." It is treated as an uncountable noun representing a state or a phenomenon rather than a discrete event.
Meanings
Examples
The patient showed signs of mild cognitive decline during the screening.
I wonder if this forgetfulness is just stress or actual cognitive decline.
Regular exercise and a healthy diet may slow the rate of cognitive decline.
He is struggling to accept his own cognitive decline.
The doctor explained that some level of cognitive decline is expected with age.
Is it possible to reverse cognitive decline once it starts.
She noticed a steady cognitive decline in her grandfather over the last few years.
The study examines the link between sleep apnea and accelerated cognitive decline.