HYSTERICAL AMNESIAS
\hɪstˈɛɹɪkə͡l amnˈiːzi͡əz], \hɪstˈɛɹɪkəl amnˈiːziəz], \h_ɪ_s_t_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɪ_k_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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