amnesic

adj, noun — 3 senses

amnesic

adj

/æmˈniːsɪk/ · /æmˈniːzɪk/

Etymology From amnesia + -ic.

1

Of, pertaining to, affected by, or causing amnesia.

amnesic patients
amnesic medications

Derived terms: amnesically, antiamnesic, nonamnesic
Related terms: amnestically, amnestic mild cognitive impairment

amnesic

noun

Etymology From amnesia + -ic.

1

Dated A person with amnesia.

2

A medication with amnesic effects.

Near-synonyms: nepenthes, nepenthe (archaic, literary)

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