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Korsakoff Syndrome
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Definition:
An acquired cognitive disorder characterized by inattentiveness and the inability to form short term memories. This disorder is frequently associated with chronic ; but it may also result from dietary deficiencies; ; ; ; ; ; and other conditions. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1139)
Synonym(s):
Korsakoff Psychosis /
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome /
Korsakoff Psychoses /
Psychoses, Korsakoff /
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