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amnesia

nounfeminine/ɐ̃ˈmne.zi.ɐ/medium

am·ne·si·a

Definition

Partial or total loss of memory, which can be temporary or permanent.
He suffered from amnesia after the accident.
Amnesia can affect daily life.
Common collocations
retrograde amnesiaanterograde amnesia

Etymology

Do grego 'amnesia'

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