POST ICTAL AMNESIAS
\pˈə͡ʊst ˈa͡ɪktə͡l amnˈiːzi͡əz], \pˈəʊst ˈaɪktəl amnˈiːziəz], \p_ˈəʊ_s_t ˈaɪ_k_t_əl a_m_n_ˈiː_z_iə_z]\
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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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