Definition

A complete history or recollection of a person's past experiences, often used in medical or psychological contexts.

Example

The doctor took an anamnesis to understand the patient's medical history better.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the term anamnesis in psychology?

Yeah, isn't it about recalling memories or past experiences?

Exactly! It's often used when discussing a patient's history during therapy.

That makes sense, it must be important for understanding their situation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anamnesis → It is formed from "ana-" (meaning up, back) and "mnēsis" (from "mimneskein", meaning to remember). The word refers to the act of recalling or remembering, often used in a philosophical or medical context to denote the process of recollection.

Memory Tip

Think of 'remembering' something 'back' ('ana-') — that's what anamnesis means, the act of recalling memories.

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