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anamnesis

/ˌænəmˈnɛsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does anamnesis mean?

noun

The process of recalling past experiences or memories, especially those from early childhood, as a therapeutic technique in psychoanalysis. A recollection or memory of a past event or experience.

Example

"The therapist used anamnesis to help the patient recall a traumatic event from their childhood."

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