amentia
/eɪˈmɛnʃə/
noun
- A state of severe mental impairment or intellectual disability, often present from birth or early childhood.
- Support groups provide resources for families caring for a child diagnosed with amentia.
- The doctor explained that amentia is a condition that affects a person's ability to learn and reason from a young age.
- Modern treatments focus on helping individuals with amentia develop life skills and communication abilities.