die Demenz
Translation
dementia
Examples
Die Krankheit führt oft zu Demenz.
The illness often leads to dementia.
Er leidet an einer Form von Demenz.
He suffers from a form of dementia.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from ((sth.)) He suffers from dementia.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Alzheimer (a specific type of dementia)
Etymology
From Latin 'dementia', from 'de-' (away from) + 'mens' (mind). Literally 'away from the mind'.
Memory Tips
An international medical term, nearly identical to the English 'dementia'. Just remember its gender is feminine: 'die Demenz'.