GLOBAL AMNESIA
\ɡlˈə͡ʊbə͡l amnˈiːzi͡ə], \ɡlˈəʊbəl amnˈiːziə], \ɡ_l_ˈəʊ_b_əl a_m_n_ˈiː_z_iə]\
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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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