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anamnestic

adjective an·am·nes·tic \ -ˈnes-tik \

Definition of anamnestic

1 : of or relating to an anamnesis
2 : of or relating to a secondary response to an immunogenic substance after serum antibodies can no longer be detected in the blood

Origin and Etymology of anamnestic

Greek anamnēstikos easily recalled, from anamimnēskesthai

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anamnestic

adjective an·am·nes·tic \ -ˈnes-tik \

medical Definition of anamnestic

1 : of or relating to an anamnesis
2 : of or relating to a second rapid increased production of antibodies in response to an immunogenic substance after serum antibodies from a first response can no longer be detected in the blood

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