Amnestic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æmˈnɛs.tɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Amnestic is an adjective meaning (medicine) Synonym of amnesic (adjective).
Meaning
(medicine) Synonym of amnesic (adjective).
More Meanings
- Synonym of amnesic (noun).
Example Sentences
amnestic patients
amnestic medications
Most often, persons who first present with language, comportmental, and visuospatial difficulties are under the age of 65, in contrast to the older age at onset of individuals with amnestic dementia.
Thus, while not exhibiting the large dose separation predicted from preclinical tests, alpidem did not impair memory at therapeutic doses (and was reported to antagonize the amnestic actions of a BZ), nor did chronic treatment produce a withdrawal reaction after abrupt termination.
Word Forms
- amnestics
Synonyms for amnestic
Depending on context, synonyms include amnesic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amnesic, amnemonic, anamnestic, anamnetic, hypomnesic, amential.
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