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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Loss of memory of events occurring during a limited period of time, recollection of what has happened before or after that time being retained.

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  • noun A form of amnesia in which the patient can recall older events but not recent ones.

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  • Loss of memory of the events of a specific period. (from Phrontistery)

    May 24, 2008