mild cognitive impairment; MCI
Medical term for a slight but noticeable decline in cognitive abilities, including memory and thinking skills. Not severe enough to interfere with daily life independently.
Mild cognitive impairment is sometimes considered a precursor to dementia.
I was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment by the doctor.
認知症 (dementia) is a more severe condition where cognitive decline significantly interferes with daily life, while 軽度認識障害 is a milder stage.
Compound of 軽度 (mild) + 認識 (recognition, cognition) + 障害 (impairment, disorder). A direct translation of the English medical term 'mild cognitive impairment'.