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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. nervous system diseases
  5. central nervous system diseases
  6. memory disorders
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. nervous system diseases
  5. central nervous system diseases
  6. memory disorders

Preferred term

memory disorders

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • memory deficits
  • memory impairment
  • memory loss

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/204102

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