Korsakoff Syndrome Definition
kôr ′ sə-kôf′
noun
A neurological syndrome characterized by loss of coordination, disorientation, and memory loss, often accompanied by confabulation. It results from thiamine deficiency, which can be caused by chronic alcoholism, malnutrition, or other factors.
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