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What is the definition of degenerative dementia?

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Dementia: Degenerative dementia generally refers to non-reversible loss of cognitive functioning, typically due to certain diseases like Alzheimer's. Dementia of this type cannot be stopped and functioning will continue to decline with progression of disease.

Answered 5/6/2016

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