as in dementia
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of senile dementia
Patients with vascular dementia had the highest risk of contracting COVID-19 — with odds more than three times higher — followed by patients with presenile dementia, senile dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and post-traumatic dementia.
—
Julie Washington, cleveland, 3 Mar. 2021
Many suffered from senile dementia or other debilitating conditions, and the intent was to protect them from injury in accidental falls.
—Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2020
In a 1907 paper, Fischer described neuritic plaques that were present in the brains of 12 senile dementia patients, compared to the single case study Alzheimer published that same year.
—Lauren Caruba, ExpressNews.com, 17 Dec. 2019
Six years ago, Lederman was diagnosed with senile dementia.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Oct. 2018
While struggling to find the right English, Conte described the 54-year-old as 'demenza senile', which translates to senile dementia.
—SI.com, 6 Jan. 2018
Julie Washington, cleveland, 3 Mar. 2021
Many suffered from senile dementia or other debilitating conditions, and the intent was to protect them from injury in accidental falls.
—Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2020
In a 1907 paper, Fischer described neuritic plaques that were present in the brains of 12 senile dementia patients, compared to the single case study Alzheimer published that same year.
—Lauren Caruba, ExpressNews.com, 17 Dec. 2019
Six years ago, Lederman was diagnosed with senile dementia.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Oct. 2018
While struggling to find the right English, Conte described the 54-year-old as 'demenza senile', which translates to senile dementia.
—SI.com, 6 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senile dementia
Noun
-
Her grandmother has dementia and has to take 13 different medications.Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
-
Her mother, already difficult, is struggling with dementia, hence the road trip, which is meant to resettle her into Robin’s home.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
By Alice Park October 30, 2024 7:43 AM EDT People with schizophrenia now have a new drug to treat the neuropsychiatric condition.Alice Park, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
-
He was hospitalized several times for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and often wore military-style boots (like the print found at at least one of the crime scenes).Jessica Sager, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
The roller coaster is part of venture, not an aberration.Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2024
-
And is the genius-visionary Cesar Catilina, with all his torments and aberrations, somehow meant to be a stand-in for Coppola himself?Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Sep. 2024
Noun
-
Recent episodes of Aaron Hernandez have excelled by stepping outside Aaron’s point of view, but this finale immerses us back in his state of mind, forcing us to experience his harrowing final days and really understand what his paranoia and insecurity felt like.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
-
In the immediate aftermath of a major assassination, groups certainly can experience communications breakdowns, confusion, grief, and paranoia.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near senile dementia
Cite this Entry
“Senile dementia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senile%20dementia. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share