1. the recollection or remembrance of things past
Usage: formal; literary
2. a patient’s account of their medical history as recalled by the patient
Usage: medical
3. the part of the Eucharist in which the sacrifice of Christ is recalled
Usage: Christian liturgy

Examples

• The therapist encouraged anamnesis to help the patient process traumatic memories.
• During anamnesis, the patient described symptoms that had persisted for months.
• The doctor carefully recorded the patient’s anamnesis before beginning the examination.
• In Platonic philosophy, learning was seen as anamnesis of eternal truths.
• The priest spoke the words of anamnesis during the consecration.
• Her anamnesis of childhood events was remarkably detailed and vivid.