질병이나 뇌 손상으로 인해 기억력, 사고력, 언어 능력 등 전반적인 인지 기능이 지속적으로 감퇴하는 상태.
A chronic or persistent disorder of mental processes caused by brain disease or injury, characterized by memory loss, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
예문:
"Early screening for dementia can help families prepare for the necessary long-term care."
"The elderly patient was diagnosed with a form of vascular dementia following a stroke."
정신적으로 온전하지 못한 상태나 미친 듯한 행동.
A state of severe mental illness, madness, or irrational behavior.
예문:
"The protagonist's spiral into dementia is a central theme of the psychological thriller."
"The crowd's reaction to the news was a scene of pure, chaotic dementia."