About The Medical Condition Anterograde Memory Loss

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Anterograde Memory Loss

Anterograde Memory Loss Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Anterograde Memory Loss Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Anterograde Memory Loss?

Loss of the ability to form new memories beyond a certain point in time. This condition may be organic or psychogenic in origin. Organically induced anterograde amnesia may follow CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; SEIZURES; ANOXIA; and other conditions which adversely affect neural structures associated with memory formation (e.g., the HIPPOCAMPUS; FORNIX (BRAIN); MAMMILLARY BODIES; and ANTERIOR THALAMIC NUCLEI). (From Memory 1997 Jan-Mar;5(1-2):49-71)

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