First Known Use: 1882
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hypermnesia
noun hy·perm·ne·sia \ˌhī-(ˌ)pərm-ˈnē-zh(ē-)ə\
Definition of HYPERMNESIA
: abnormally vivid or complete memory or recall of the past
— hy·perm·ne·sic \-ˈnē-zik, -sik\ adjective
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Origin of HYPERMNESIA
New Latin, from hyper- + -mnesia (as in amnesia)
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hypermnesia
noun hy·perm·ne·sia \ˌhī-(ˌ)pərm-ˈnē-zh(ē-)ə\
Medical Definition of HYPERMNESIA
: abnormally vivid or complete memory or recall of the past (as at times of extreme danger)
—hy·perm·ne·sic \-ˈnē-zik, -sik\ adjective
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