HYSTERICAL AMNESIA
\hɪstˈɛɹɪkə͡l amnˈiːzi͡ə], \hɪstˈɛɹɪkəl amnˈiːziə], \h_ɪ_s_t_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɪ_k_əl a_m_n_ˈiː_z_iə]\
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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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