Definition
A stage in the progression of Alzheimer's disease (usually a period of one to two years preceding death) which is characterized by anorexia; the inability to speak; hyperorality (the tendency to put inappropriate objects in the mouth); hyperactivity or hypoactivity; incontinence; the inability to recognize or learn; emotional flatness; seizures; and susceptibility to illness and infection.
URL Name
YF-3000-0440-800
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.0440-800
Parent Code
YF-3000.0440
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fifth Level Code
YF-3000-0440-800
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-0440
Publication Status
Draft