Meaning & use
Anamnestic
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Relating to or aiding the recall of memory, or describing an immune system's enhanced response upon a second exposure to an antigen.
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The vaccine booster triggered a strong anamnestic immune response.
The therapist used anamnestic techniques to help the patient recover suppressed memories.
A note on using this word
From Greek 'anamnesis', meaning 'recollection'; used in both psychology and immunology, though with different specific meanings.
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memory-related
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