Senile
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Overview
Overview
Senile means related to aging. For example, senile weakness is a form of weakness happening in old people.[1]
The word senile comes from the latin sen meaning “old”. This word was first coined in 1661.[1] In Persian language, “سن” (pronounced as “sen”) means “age”.
Senile may also refer to Dementia, which is a disease typically seen in the elderly.
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 “Definition of senile“. Merriam-Webster dictionary. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
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