Anamnese

medical history, anamnesis

noun ah-nam-NAY-zeh Rare

Origin: from Greek anamnesis (recollection)

Usage Note

Anamnese is the systematic recording of a patient's medical history by a clinician. Eine Anamnese erheben means to take a medical history; it is a standard first step in every diagnostic consultation.

Examples

"Der Arzt erhob eine ausführliche Anamnese, bevor er mit der Untersuchung begann."

Natural Translation

The doctor took a detailed medical history before beginning the examination.

Literal Translation

The doctor gathered a detailed anamnesis before he began with the examination.

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