Read the following scenario and analyze the patient's condition. Based on the specific pattern of memory impairment described, identify the most precise diagnosis and justify your reasoning by contrasting the types of memories that are lost with those that are retained.

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Episodic amnesia is the inability to recall personal life experiences, such as specific events, circumstances, or situations. This condition represents a targeted loss of episodic memory, while other forms of memory may remain intact.

Episodic Amnesia

Kent Cochrane, known as patient K.C., was studied for years by Endel Tulving after a motorcycle accident caused a traumatic head injury and severe amnesia. K.C.'s case was remarkable for his complete episodic amnesia, meaning he was unable to recall any personal life events from his entire life, from birth to the present. However, his memory for experiences within the most recent one to two minutes remained functional.

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