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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D015161
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Dementia, Multi-Infarct

Definitions
Loss of higher cortical functions with retained awareness due to multiple cortical or subcortical CEREBRAL INFARCTION. Memory, judgment, attention span, and impulse control are often impaired, and may be accompanied by PSEUDOBULBAR PALSY; HEMIPARESIS; reflex abnormalities, and other signs of localized neurologic dysfunction. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1060)
Synonyms
Multi-Infarcts, Dementia
Dementia, Lacunar
Multiinfarct Dementias
Dementias, Lacunar
Multi Infarct Dementia
Dementia, Multiinfarct
Multi-Infarct, Dementia
Dementia Multi Infarct
Dementia, Multi Infarct
Lacunar Dementia
Multiinfarct Dementia
Dementia Multi-Infarct
Dementias, Multi-Infarct
Multi-Infarct Dementia
Dementia Multi-Infarcts
Lacunar Dementias
Dementias, Multiinfarct
Multi-Infarct Dementias
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