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amnesia

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Main Entry:
am·ne·sia 
          Listen to the pronunciation of amnesia
Pronunciation:
\am-ˈnē-zhə\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
New Latin, from Greek amnēsia forgetfulness, alteration of amnēstia
Date:
1618
1 : loss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness 2 : a gap in one's memory 3 : the selective overlooking or ignoring of events or acts that are not favorable or useful to one's purpose or position
am·ne·si·ac 
          Listen to the pronunciation of amnesiac \-zhē-ˌak, -zē-\ or am·ne·sic 
          Listen to the pronunciation of amnesic \-zik, -sik\ adjective or noun


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