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amnesia

[æmˈniːziə]

amnesia Definition

a condition in which a person is unable to remember things because of brain injury, shock, or illness.

Using amnesia: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amnesia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    After the accident, he suffered from amnesia and couldn't remember anything about his past.

  • Example

    She experienced temporary amnesia after the fall.

  • Example

    The patient's amnesia prevented him from recalling the events leading up to the accident.

amnesia Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for amnesia

Phrases with amnesia

  • a type of amnesia in which a person is unable to remember events that occurred before the onset of amnesia

    Example

    He suffered from retrograde amnesia after the accident and couldn't remember anything about his life before that.

  • anterograde amnesia

    a type of amnesia in which a person is unable to form new memories after the onset of amnesia

    Example

    She suffered from anterograde amnesia after the surgery and couldn't remember anything that happened after the operation.

  • a type of amnesia that occurs as a result of psychological trauma or stress

    Example

    She suffered from dissociative amnesia after the traumatic event and couldn't remember anything about it.

Origins of amnesia

from Greek 'amnēsia', meaning 'forgetfulness'

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Summary: amnesia in Brief

'Amnesia' [æmˈniːziə] is a condition in which a person is unable to remember things due to brain injury, shock, or illness. It can be temporary or permanent and can take different forms such as retrograde amnesia, anterograde amnesia, and dissociative amnesia. Examples include 'After the accident, he suffered from amnesia and couldn't remember anything about his past.'

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