First Known Use: circa 1753
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anamnestic
adjective an·am·nes·tic \-ˈnes-tik\
Definition of ANAMNESTIC
1
: of or relating to an anamnesis
2
: of or relating to a secondary response to an immunogenic substance after serum antibodies can no longer be detected in the blood
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Origin of ANAMNESTIC
Greek anamnēstikos easily recalled, from anamimnēskesthai
Rhymes with ANAMNESTIC
Medical Dictionary
anamnestic
adjective an·am·nes·tic \-ˈnes-tik\
Medical Definition of ANAMNESTIC
1
: of or relating to an anamnesis
2
: of or relating to a second rapid increased production of antibodies in response to an immunogenic substance after serum antibodies from a first response can no longer be detected in the blood
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