anamnesis

• Nom désignant l'histoire de la maladie rapportée par le patient lui-même, ou la faculté de se souvenir d'événements passés.

A noun referring to the medical history of a patient as recalled by the patient, or the faculty of remembering past events.

1. Medical historyC1formalmedical

   The case history of a medical patient as recalled by the patient, used for diagnosis and treatment planning.

   Anamnèse (histoire de la maladie)

   • The doctor took a detailed anamnesis before prescribing medication.
   • A thorough anamnesis is essential for accurate diagnosis.
   • The patient's anamnesis revealed a history of allergies.

   Synonymescase historymedical history

2. Recollection or memoryC2formal

   The ability to recall past occurrences or events; a recollection.

   Réminiscence

   • His anamnesis of childhood events was remarkably vivid.
   • The philosopher discussed the role of anamnesis in learning.
   • She relied on anamnesis to reconstruct the details of the accident.

   Synonymesmemoryrecallrecollectionremembrancereminiscence

   Antonymesamnesiaoblivion