Is It Amnesic or Amnestic?

Amnesia refers to the loss of memories, such as facts, information and experiences. Though forgetting your identity is a common plot device in movies and television, that's not generally the case in real-life amnesia. Instead, people with amnesia — also called amnestic syndrome — usually know who they are.

What is the meaning of amnestic?

of or relating to or caused by amnesia. synonyms: amnestic. adjective. suffering from a partial loss of memory. synonyms: amnesiac forgetful, mindless, unmindful.

What is the difference between dementia and amnesia?

Dementia is not a disease but a series of symptoms that leads to serious mental diseases. Amnesia on the other hand, is a serious mental condition affecting a person's memory. Symptoms of dementia could affect a person's memory. But it generally affects a person's decision making.