Organic brain syndrome (OBS) is a general term used to describe decreased mental function due to a medical disease, other than a psychiatric illness. It is often used synonymously (but incorrectly) with
OBS; Organic mental disorder (OMS); Chronic organic brain syndrome
Disorders associated with OBS include:
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