Hideo suffers major trauma to his head when his car is hit by a speeding 18-wheeler. As a result of his injury, he loses certain memories. He cannot remember the crash itself or the preceding few months of his life, but he is able to make new long-term memories. Hideo's condition is known as ________.

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Retrograde amnesia is characterized by the loss of memories prior to an incident, while the ability to form new memories remains intact, matching Hideo's symptoms.

Hideo Suffers Major Trauma to His Head When His Car