amnestic

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  • Adjective:
    of or relating to or caused by amnesia

Word Origin

amnestic (adj.)
"causing loss of memory," 1879, from Greek amnestia "oblivion, forgetfulness;" see amnesia.

Example

1. Alzheimer 's disease in its early stage may cause amnestic mild cognitive impairment .
2. Instead , people with amnesia - also called amnestic syndrome - are usually lucid and know who they are , but may have trouble learning new information and forming new memories .
3. Conclusions the analgestic and amnestic anesthesia assisted by low dose ketamine , in cesarean section , is better than local anesthesia and strengthen local anesthesia by droperidol fentanyl , which is worthy to be popularized , especially in emergency caesarean section .

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