hypomnesia

/haɪpɒmˈnɛzɪə/ or /haɪpɒmˈniːzɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which a person forgets recent events or experiences.

“She was diagnosed with hypomnesia after forgetting her wedding anniversary.”

2. noun

A mild form of amnesia, often involving difficulty recalling recent events or memories.

“The doctor explained that his patient’s hypomnesia was due to a minor head injury.”

Synonyms

  • amnesia
  • forgetfulness

Antonyms

  • hyperthymesia
  • hyperthymesistic