A neurological disorder characterized by inattentiveness and the inability to form short term memories. It is caused by THIAMINE DEFICIENCY due to chronic ALCOHOLISM.

Synonyms: Alcohol-Induced Korsakoff Syndrome, Alcoholic Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Korsakoff Syndrome, Alcohol-Induced, Alcoholic Korsakoff Syndrome, Korsakoff Syndrome, Alcoholic, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Alcoholic, Alcoholic Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome, Alcohol Induced Korsakoff Syndrome