Kognitionsdefizit

cognitive deficit; impaired mental functioning

noun kog-ni-tsyOHNS-deh-fi-TSIT Rare

Origin: from Latin deficit (it is lacking)

Usage Note

Kognitionsdefizit refers to a measurable impairment in cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, or processing speed. Used in neuropsychology and geriatric medicine. Leichtes kognitives Defizit is a common clinical phrasing.

Examples

"Bestimmte Medikamente können zu einem vorübergehenden Kognitionsdefizit führen."

Natural Translation

Certain medications can lead to a temporary cognitive deficit.

Literal Translation

Certain medications can to a temporary cognition-deficit lead.

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