Neurological Disorders Terminology

adjective describes a person who often forgets things or has a poor memory

• She is known to be quite forgetful when it comes to remembering important dates.
• My brother is so forgetful, he always misplaces his keys.
• I'm so forgetful, I keep blanking on what I need to do next.
• His mind is like a sieve, always forgetful of even the simplest tasks.

noun a state of normal tension in the muscles, especially the muscles of the limbs, maintained by central nervous system control and in the absence of voluntary effort

• The physical therapist assessed the patient's muscle tonus to determine any abnormalities.
• I've been working out regularly to improve my tonus.
• I can feel my tonus getting better since I started going to the gym.
• The tonus of the team was high as they prepared for the championship game.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'cognitive impairment' is a noun that refers to a condition characterized by a decline in cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.

• Cognitive impairment can significantly impact a person's ability to perform daily tasks.
• My grandmother has been experiencing cognitive impairment lately, so we've been helping her out more.
• I heard that partying too much can lead to some serious cognitive impairment.
• Lack of sleep can sometimes cause a temporary cognitive impairment, making it hard to focus and think clearly.