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Amnesic

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am·ne·sia  (m-nzh)
n.
Partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock, psychological disturbance, brain injury, or illness.

[Greek amnsi, forgetfulness, probably from amnsti, from amnstos, not remembered : a-, not; see a-1 + mimnskein, mn-, to remember; see men-1 in Indo-European roots.]

am·nesi·ac (-nz-k, -zh-k), am·nesic (-zk, -sk) n. & adj.
am·nestic (-nstk) adj.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.amnesic - a person suffering from amnesia
handicapped person - a person who has some condition that markedly restricts their ability to function physically or mentally or socially
Adj.1.amnesic - of or relating to or caused by amnesia
2.amnesic - suffering from a partial loss of memory
unmindful, forgetful, mindless - not mindful or attentive; "while thus unmindful of his steps he stumbled"- G.B.Shaw

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