amnesia
[ am-nee-zhuh ]
/ æmˈni ʒə /
noun
loss of a large block of interrelated memories; complete or partial loss of memory caused by brain injury, shock, etc.
Origin of amnesia
OTHER WORDS FROM amnesia
am·nes·tic [am-nes-tik] /æmˈnɛs tɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby amnesia
ammophilous,
ammunition,
amn,
amn't,
amne machin shan,
amnesia,
amnesiac,
amnesic,
amnestic,
amnestic aphasia,
amnestic syndrome
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British Dictionary definitions for amnesia
amnesia
/ (æmˈniːzjə, -ʒjə, -zɪə) /
noun
a defect in memory, esp one resulting from pathological cause, such as brain damage or hysteria
Derived forms of amnesia
amnesiac (æmˈniːzɪˌæk) or amnesic (æmˈniːsɪk, -zɪk), adjective, nounWord Origin for amnesia
C19: via New Latin from Greek: forgetfulness, probably from
amnēstia oblivion; see
amnesty
Medical definitions for amnesia
amnesia
[ ăm-nē′zhə ]
n.
The loss or impairment of memory.
Scientific definitions for amnesia
amnesia
[ ăm-nē′zhə ]
Partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by brain injury or shock.
Cultural definitions for amnesia
amnesia
[ (am-nee-zhuh) ]
A loss of memory, especially one brought on by some distressing or shocking experience.
notes for amnesia
A common variant is selective amnesia; the term is applied to public officials who, when questioned about alleged wrongdoing, profess that they cannot remember.