Definition

Related to the process of remembering or recalling memories; it can also refer to something that helps with memory.

Example

The anamnestic approach in therapy helps patients recall important events from their past.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of anamnestic effects in vaccines?

Yeah, they help boost your immune memory, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how our bodies remember things like that.

I know! It really shows how complex our immune system is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anamnestic → It is formed from "ana-" (meaning back or again) and "mnesis" (from Greek "mnēsis", meaning memory). The word "anamnestic" refers to something that relates to recalling or remembering, particularly in a medical context where it pertains to a patient's history or recollection of past events.

Memory Tip

Think of 'back' ('ana-') and 'memory' ('mnesis') to remember that 'anamnestic' relates to recalling or remembering past experiences.

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