cognitive impairment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001882",
  "term": "cognitive impairment",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "Problems with a person’s ability to think, learn, remember, use judgement, and make decisions. Signs of cognitive impairment include memory loss and trouble concentrating, completing tasks, understanding, remembering, following instructions, and solving problems. Other common signs may include changes in mood or behavior, loss of motivation, and being unaware of surroundings. Cognitive impairment may be mild or severe. There are many causes of cognitive impairment, including cancer and some cancer treatments.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/cognitive-impairment/"
}