(n)a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness, Syn.Alzheimer's, Alzheimers
[ぼけ(P);ボケ, boke (P); boke](n, suf) (1) (uk) idiot; fool; touched in the head (from); out of it (from); space case; (2) (See 漫才, 突っ込み・つっこみ・2) funny man (of a comedy duo); (in comedy) silly or stupid line; (3) Alzheimer's (impol); (P)[Add to Longdo]