TEMPORARY AMNESIAS
\tˈɛmpɹəɹˌɪ amnˈiːzi͡əz], \tˈɛmpɹəɹˌɪ amnˈiːziəz], \t_ˈɛ_m_p_ɹ_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_ 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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