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Preferred Term:

memory disorders

Definition:
Disturbances in registering an impression, in the retention of an acquired impression, or in the recall of an impression. Memory impairments are associated with dementia; craniocerebral trauma; encephalitis; alcoholism; schizophrenia; and other conditions.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Narrower Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • memory impairment
  • memory deficits
  • memory loss
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/204102
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RDF/XMLCreated 2013-08-27, last modified 2020-04-08