noun
Alzheimer
Alzheimer (noun) means informal short form referring to someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Example: “Her grandfather is an alzheimer patient in a care home.”
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Informal short form referring to someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
"Her grandfather is an alzheimer patient in a care home."
How to use Alzheimer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually seen in the possessive form "Alzheimer's," naming the progressive brain disease that causes memory loss and dementia.
When to use it
The bare form "alzheimer" as a noun for a person is informal; "Alzheimer's disease" or "someone with Alzheimer's" is the standard phrasing.
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What does “Alzheimer” mean?
The word “Alzheimer” means informal short form referring to someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. In plain terms, usually seen in the possessive form "Alzheimer's," naming the progressive brain disease that causes memory loss and dementia.
How do you use “Alzheimer” in a sentence?
Here is “Alzheimer” used in a sentence: “Her grandfather is an alzheimer patient in a care home.”
What part of speech is “Alzheimer”?
“Alzheimer” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Alzheimer?
"Alzheimer" (noun) means informal short form referring to someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
