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Alzheimer's disease
A degenerative condition characterized by memory loss and progressive mental impairment; it is the commonest form of dementia. Sometimes seen in middle-age, Alzheimer's becomes increasingly common with advancing age. Many factors have been implicated, but the precise cause is unknown.
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