Loss of the ability to form new memories beyond a certain point in time. This condition may be organic or psychogenic in origin. Organically induced anterograde amnesia may follow CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; SEIZURES; ANOXIA; and other conditions which adversely affect neural structures associated with memory formation (e.g., the HIPPOCAMPUS; FORNIX (BRAIN); MAMMILLARY BODIES; and ANTERIOR THALAMIC NUCLEI). (From Memory 1997 Jan-Mar;5(1-2):49-71)

Synonyms: Amnesias, Post-Ictal, Memory Loss, Post-Ictal, Memory Loss, Anterograde, Post-Ictal Amnesia, Amnesia, Anterograde, Post-Ictal Memory Losses, Anterograde Memory Losses, Post-Ictal Amnesias, Amnesias, Anterograde, Memory Losses, Anterograde, Amnesia, Post-Ictal, Memory Losses, Post-Ictal, Anterograde Amnesias, Post Ictal Memory Loss, Losses, Post-Ictal Memory, Post-Ictal Memory Loss, Anterograde Amnesia, Loss, Post-Ictal Memory, Anterograde Memory Loss, Amnesia, Post Ictal