Meaning & use
amnestic
Causing or relating to a loss of memory, especially as a symptom or side effect.
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The medication had a mild amnestic effect, making it hard for her to recall the surgery.
Doctors noted amnestic symptoms in patients recovering from the severe head injury.
A note on using this word
Amnestic is often paired with the phrase amnestic effect or amnestic drug in medical writing.
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