Korsakoff's syndrome

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English

Etymology

Named after Russian neuropsychiatrist Sergei Korsakoff (1854–1900) who discovered the syndrome during the late 19th century.

Noun

Korsakoff's syndrome (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) A form of amnesia that is seen in chronic alcoholics coupled with nutritional deficits.

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