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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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