noun
The belief that one remembers events, especially traumatic events, that have not actually occurred. Not in scientific use.
false-memory syndrome
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Noun
(uncountable)
- A condition in which a person's identity and relationships are affected by memories which are factually incorrect but strongly believed.
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false-memory syndrome - Medical Definition
n.
The belief that one remembers events, especially traumatic events, that have not actually occurred. Not in scientific use.
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