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

Example:
The doctor took a detailed anamnesis from the patient.
A thorough anamnesis is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
2.

the recollection or remembrance of things from a supposed previous existence

Example:
Plato's theory of anamnesis suggests that learning is a process of remembering innate knowledge.
Some spiritual traditions speak of anamnesis as a way to access past life memories.