korsakoff's psychosis

ریشه

The term 'Korsakoff's' is named after Sergei Korsakoff, a Russian neuropsychiatrist who first described the syndrome in the late 19th century, and 'psychosis' comes from the Greek word 'psychḗ', meaning 'mind' or 'soul'.

مثال

• Patients with Korsakoff's psychosis struggle with memory recall.
• Alcohol abuse can lead to the development of Korsakoff's psychosis.
• Thiamine deficiency is a common cause of Korsakoff's psychosis.