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an·am·nes·tic | \ ˌa-ˌnam-ˈne-stik 
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\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
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anamnestic
adjectivean·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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The first known use of anamnestic was circa 1753
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