amnesia


Definition: Meaning of, amnesia in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / amˈniːzɪə /

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  1. the medical condition of not being able to remember anything
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amnesia used in phrases

  • anterograde amnesia (noun)
    1. loss of memory for events immediately following a trauma; sometimes in effect for events during and for a long time following the trauma
  • posthypnotic amnesia (noun)
    1. selective amnesia after being in a hypnotic state of events occurring during hypnosis or of information designated by the hypnotist
  • posttraumatic amnesia (noun)
    1. loss of memory for events immediately following a trauma; sometimes in effect for events during and for a long time following the trauma
  • retrograde amnesia (noun)
    1. loss of memory for events immediately preceding a trauma
  • selective amnesia (noun)
    1. amnesia about particular events that is very convenient for the person who cannot remember
  • transient global amnesia (noun)
    1. memory disorder seen in middle aged and elderly persons; characterized by an episode of amnesia and bewilderment that lasts for several hours; person is otherwise alert and intellectually active
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