Definition of Amnesia

loss of memory; forgetfulness

Examples of Amnesia in a sentence

Harry could not recall anything prior to the date of his accident, which his doctor attributed to amnesia.  🔊

The sedatives that Karen used caused temporary amnesia, which began to clear up when she switched her medication.  🔊

Convinced that his amnesia was due to psychological trauma, Gary agreed to enter psychological treatment.  🔊

Fred argued that his forgetfulness was a hereditary trait that had nothing to do with amnesia.  🔊

Bob sustained brain damage from the fall, which caused amnesia to set in.  🔊

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