GLOBAL AMNESIAS
\ɡlˈə͡ʊbə͡l amnˈiːzi͡əz], \ɡlˈəʊbəl amnˈiːziəz], \ɡ_l_ˈəʊ_b_əl a_m_n_ˈiː_z_iə_z]\
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Pathologic partial or complete loss of the ability to recall past experiences (AMNESIA, RETROGRADE) or to form new memories (AMNESIA, ANTEROGRADE). This condition may be of organic or psychologic origin. Organic forms of amnesia are usually associated with dysfunction of the DIENCEPHALON or HIPPOCAMPUS. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp426-7)
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.