Dysmnesia

/dɪsˈniːʒə/ noun

Definition

Impaired or defective memory, especially difficulty remembering specific types of information.

Etymology

From Greek 'dys-' (bad, abnormal) + 'mnesia' (memory, from 'mneme' meaning remembrance). This medical term has been used since the 19th century to describe memory disorders.

Kelly Says

Unlike total amnesia where you lose everything, dysmnesia is when your memory gets glitchy—you can remember some things but struggle with others, which is actually more common in aging and certain brain injuries.

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