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Anamnesis noun
an-am-nee-seez
Definition:
- memory; reminiscence
- a patient’s medical history
Anamnestic adjective
an-am-nes-tik
- of or relating to an anamnesis
- immunological memory
Example sentences:
“An anamnestic sign is right-sided paralysis after a stroke. Another anamnestic sign is heart failure after a heart attack.”
“After an infection, numerous circulating B-cells and T-cells develop that possess anamnestic response or memory.”
“The SARS coronavirus later induced anamnestic responses to other coronaviruses.”
“The doctor took notes on the patient’s anamnesis.”
Context:
The AdAPT-001 oncolytic adenovirus, which is intratumorally injected, ideally will induce anamnestic responses in non-injected tumors.
About the Word:
From the Greek anamnēstikos easily recalled