TACTILE AMNESIAS
\tˈakta͡ɪl amnˈiːzi͡əz], \tˈaktaɪl amnˈiːziəz], \t_ˈa_k_t_aɪ_l a_m_n_ˈiː_z_iə_z]\
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Pathologic partial or complete loss of the ability to recall past experiences (AMNESIA, RETROGRADE) or to form new memories (AMNESIA, ANTEROGRADE). This condition may be of organic or psychologic origin. Organic forms of amnesia are usually associated with dysfunction of the DIENCEPHALON or HIPPOCAMPUS. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp426-7)
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