Etymology:
The word "amnesia" comes from the Greek words:
Meaning:
Amnesia is the loss of memory. It can be partial or complete, and can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
Origin:
The word "amnesia" was first used in the early 19th century by French physician Etienne Georget to describe a condition in which patients had lost their memory. The term was later adopted by English-speaking doctors and has since become the standard medical term for memory loss.
Etymology From Ancient Greek ἀμνηστία amnēstía from ἀ a without
Etymology Origin Greek Root Words amnesia loss of memory iac suffix indicatin
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