mild cognitive impairment

American

[mahyld kog-ni-tiv im-pair-muhnt] / ˈmaɪld ˈkɒg nɪ tɪv ɪmˈpɛər mənt /

noun

a stage of cognitive decline, characterized by certain diminished mental abilities, as memory and concentration, but not to an extent that affects daily functioning. MCI

Etymology

Origin of mild cognitive impairment

First recorded in 1975–80

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The researchers also observed that people diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia showed weaker vascular function compared to cognitively normal participants.

From Science Daily

Participants included individuals with normal cognition, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily

She went on short-term disability and was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, which can lead to dementia.

From The Wall Street Journal

Testing revealed mild cognitive impairment.

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It took a frustrating year of testing before being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment.

From The Wall Street Journal

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