Mild neurocognitive disorder is a new name for a clinical syndrome widely identified
as mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

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The statement is correct, as mild neurocognitive disorder (MNCD) has replaced the usage of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as a diagnostic term in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). MNCD refers to a decline in cognitive function that is greater than expected for an individual's age and education level, but not severe enough to meet the criteria for dementia.

Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Is a New Name for a Clinical