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Amnesia vs. Insomnia

Amnesia and Insomnia Definitions

Amnesia

Loss of memory, usually resulting from shock, psychological disturbance, brain injury, or illness.

Insomnia

Chronic inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate length of time.

Amnesia

(pathology) Loss of memory; forgetfulness.

Insomnia

(medicine) A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.
My mother suffers from insomnia.

Amnesia

(figurative) Forgetfulness.
A state of cultural amnesia

Insomnia

Lack of sleep; inability to sleep, especially when chronic; wakefulness; sleeplessness.
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Amnesia

A potent sativa-dominant strain of marijuana.

Insomnia

An inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness

Amnesia

Forgetfulness; also, a defect of speech, from cerebral disease, in which the patient substitutes wrong words or names in the place of those he wishes to employ.

Amnesia

Partial or total loss of memory;
He has a total blackout for events of the evening

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