anamnestic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to anamnesis: Pertaining to the act of remembering, especially the recollection of a patient's medical history.
- Aiding the memory: Serving to assist or stimulate the process of recall.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The doctor's questions were anamnestic, designed to help the patient recall the onset of symptoms.
- The anamnestic response of the immune system allows it to react faster upon second exposure to a pathogen.
Advanced Usage
- "anamnestic response" (Immunology): A rapid, enhanced immune response to a previously encountered antigen, demonstrating immunological memory.
- Vaccines work by inducing an anamnestic response, so the body is prepared for future infection.
Variants and Related Words
- Anamnesis (n): The act of remembering; a patient's account of their medical history.
- The diagnosis relied heavily on the patient's anamnesis.
- Anamnestic interview: A structured interview technique used to gather a detailed personal or medical history.
- The psychologist conducted an anamnestic interview to understand the patient's background.
Synonyms
- Reminiscent: Tending to remind one of something.
- Recollective: Pertaining to the act of remembering.
Related Phrases
- Anamnestic data: Information gathered from a patient's memory about past health events.
- The anamnestic data suggested a pattern of recurring illness.
Adjective
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of or relating to anamnesis; aiding the memory
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