Korsakov's Syndrome (Noun)
Meaning
Dementia observed during the last stages of severe chronic alcoholism; involves loss of memory for recent events although long term memory is intact.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Korsakov's syndrome typically affects individuals with years of severe chronic alcoholism and malnutrition, particularly those who have reached the last stages of the illness.
- A rare and distinct form of dementia known as Korsakov's syndrome occurs in individuals suffering from malnutrition as a consequence of long-standing chronic alcoholism.
- This severe memory disorder, known as Korsakov's syndrome, affects patients' recall for significant life events yet leaves long-term memories intact and unaffected.
- Korsakov's syndrome can coexist with other dementia-like disorders, especially in the last stages of severe chronic alcoholism as the condition worsens.
- Upon advancing to the critical stages of the illness, a fraction of patients who succumb to chronic alcoholism encounter the symptoms of Korsakov's syndrome.
Synonyms
- Alcohol Amnestic Disorder
- Alcoholic Dementia
- Korsakoff's Syndrome
- Polyneuritic Psychosis
- Korsakov's Psychosis
- Korsakoff's Psychosis