No. 8,909 in Swedish
demens
"Demens" in Swedish means "dementia," a condition characterized by a decline in cognitive function, affecting memory, thinking, and reasoning.
In a sentence
Demens påverkar många äldre människor.
Dementia affects many elderly people.
The word "demens" is used to directly refer to the medical condition of dementia, discussing its impacts on a demographic.
Ibland kan demens göra det svårt att minnas vardagliga saker.
Sometimes dementia can make it difficult to remember everyday things.
Here, "demens" is highlighting a characteristic outcome of the condition, behaviorally contextualized.
Forskning om demens har gjort framsteg under de senaste åren.
Research on dementia has made progress in recent years.
The term "demens" is utilized to denote the subject matter of scientific study, emphasizing advancements made in understanding the condition.
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