Meaning of the word anamnesis in English
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anamnesis
US /ˌæn.æmˈniː.sɪs/
UK /ˌæn.æmˈniː.sɪs/
Noun
1.
a patient's medical history
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The doctor took a detailed anamnesis from the patient.
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A thorough anamnesis is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
2.
the recollection or remembrance of things from a supposed previous existence
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Plato's theory of anamnesis suggests that learning is a process of remembering innate knowledge.
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Some spiritual traditions speak of anamnesis as a way to access past life memories.