POST ICTAL AMNESIA
\pˈə͡ʊst ˈa͡ɪktə͡l amnˈiːzi͡ə], \pˈəʊst ˈaɪktəl amnˈiːziə], \p_ˈəʊ_s_t ˈaɪ_k_t_əl a_m_n_ˈiː_z_iə]\
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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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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.