POSTTRAUMATIC AMNESIA
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Posttraumatic Amnesia.
Posttraumatic Amnesia - as a noun
Loss of memory for events immediately following a trauma; sometimes in effect for events during and for a long time following the trauma
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anterograde amnesiaExample Sentences
"He experienced posttraumatic amnesia after the car accident."
"The duration of posttraumatic amnesia can vary depending on the severity of the injury."
"Patients with posttraumatic amnesia may have difficulty forming new memories."
"The doctor diagnosed him with posttraumatic amnesia following the fall."
"Recovery from posttraumatic amnesia may involve memory rehabilitation techniques."