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amnesia

am·ne·sia [ am nə ]

noun

Definition:

memory loss: loss of memory as a result of shock, injury, psychological disturbance, or medical disorder

[Late 18th century. < Greek amnēsia, alteration of amnēstia "forgetfulness" < amnēstos "not remembered" < mnasthai "remember"]

am·ne·si·ac [ am nzee àk ] noun, adjective

am·nes·tic [ am néstik ] adjective

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