The medical term for severe deterioration of mental functioning resulting from a brain disorder is
A)dementia.
B)senility.
C)Alzheimer's disease.
D)AMD.

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Dementia is the correct medical term for severe deterioration of mental functioning resulting from a brain disorder. Senility is an outdated term used to describe the same condition, while Alzheimer's disease is a specific type of dementia. AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration) is a disease that affects the eyes, not the brain.

The Medical Term for Severe Deterioration of Mental Functioning Resulting