anamnesis
2 synonyms for anamnesis, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — the act or ability of recalling past events to mind.
How to use anamnesis
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
take an anamnesis
a detailed anamnesis
the anamnesis of the mass
It belongs to medical, religious and philosophical writing rather than everyday conversation.
Etymology
Anamnesis is a learned borrowing from Ancient Greek, where it meant remembrance. It comes from a verb meaning to call something to mind, itself built from a prefix meaning up or again joined to a root meaning to remember.
Full origin of anamnesis →Frequently asked questions
What does anamnesis mean in medicine?
It is the history a patient gives a doctor about their own health and symptoms, used to help reach a diagnosis.
What is anamnesis in a religious sense?
It refers to the part of a church service, especially the eucharist, where the congregation formally recalls Christ's death and resurrection.
Is anamnesis just a fancy word for memory?
Broadly yes, it refers to the act of recollection, though it is mostly used in specialist medical, religious or philosophical contexts rather than everyday speech.
