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Dementia DictionaryA-E | F-J | K-O | P-S | T-Zlesions (brain): Damaged brain tissue, often resulting from the disease processes found in dementia disorders. lethargy: A symptom characterized by slow reactions and inactivity. Lewy-Body Dementia: Lewy-Body Dementia is the result of atypical protein buildup, called Lewy-bodies, in the brain. memory loss: Forgetfulness or loss of memories beyond what is normal for most people, often caused by degenerative brain diseases. meningitis: The inflammation of the meninges, the layers that surround the brain and spinal cord. myoclonus: A symptom of dementia in which muscles twitch or jerk involuntarily. neuroimaging: Mapping the structure or function of the brain by using technologies such as CT, CAT, PET, SPECT, MRI, and FMRI. neuroleptic drugs: Drugs designed to reduce the effects and symptoms of dementia, such as hallucinations, confusion, delusion, and motor problems. neurological disorder: A disorder or disease that affects the nervous system. normal-pressure hypocephalus: An increase in the pressure of the fluids (cerebrospinal fluid) in the central nervous system resulting from a blockage in the path of the fluid flow.
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