korsakoff'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

• Individuals with Korsakoff's syndrome struggle to form new memories.
• Chronic alcohol abuse can lead to the development of Korsakoff's syndrome.
• Thiamine deficiency is a common cause of Korsakoff's syndrome.