global amnesia

loss of memory for recent events (retrograde amnesia) combined with an inability to remember new information (anterograde amnesia). It is a very rare condition of unknown etiology. See also transient global amnesia.

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January 21st 2025

homogamy

n. a marriage between partners from similar ethnic, racial, religious, educational, or socioeconomic backgrounds. Compare heterogamy.