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Memory Disorders MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Memory Disorders
Tree Number(s)
C10.597.606.525
C23.888.592.604.529
F01.700.625
Unique ID
D008569
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008569
Scope Note
Disturbances in registering an impression, in the retention of an acquired impression, or in the recall of an impression. Memory impairments are associated with DEMENTIA; CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; ENCEPHALITIS; ALCOHOLISM (see also ALCOHOL AMNESTIC DISORDER); SCHIZOPHRENIA; and other conditions.
Entry Version
MEMORY DIS
Entry Term(s)
Age-Related Memory Disorders
Memory Deficits
Memory Disorder, Semantic
Memory Disorder, Spatial
Memory Disorders, Age-Related
Memory Loss
Retention Disorders, Cognitive
Semantic Memory Disorder
Spatial Memory Disorder
NLM Classification #
WM 173.7
Previous Indexing
Amnesia (1966-1968)
Deja Vu (1968)
Memory (1966-1968)
Public MeSH Note
1969
History Note
1969
Date Established
1969/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1999/12/06
Memory Disorders Preferred
Memory Loss Narrower
Age-Related Memory Disorders Narrower
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