Korsakov's syndrome

ریشه

The term 'Korsakoff's' is named after Sergei Korsakoff, a Russian neuropsychiatrist who first described the syndrome in the late 19th century, and 'syndrome' comes from the Greek word 'sundromḗ', meaning 'running together'.

مثال

• Korsakov's syndrome is associated with significant memory impairment.
• Chronic alcohol abuse can lead to the development of Korsakov's syndrome.
• Thiamine deficiency is a common cause of Korsakov's syndrome.