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Hyperthymesia or hyperthymestic syndrome is an extremely rare condition where the person affected has a superior autobiographical memory. They are able to recall events they have personally experienced in great detail, such as the day of week and what the weather was on the day of the event.

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  • Only three cases have been confirmed
  • Able to recall many trivial details that many would not recall
  • Hyperthymestic Syndrome comes from the Greek word 'thymesis' meaning remembering

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Guide Favorite! UC - Irvine (via Science Daily): Researchers Identify New Form Of Superior Memory Syndrome

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PDF Elizabeth S. Parker, Larry Cahill, James L. McGaugh (via UC - Irvine): A Case of Unusual Autobiographical Remembering

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About this WisdomCard

  • Contributor: Nicole Kinsey - Claimed on 9/24/2008
  • Reviewer: Tara - Claimed on 6/20/2008 - Returned on 6/20/2008
  • Last update: Oct. 1, 2008 (10.99 days ago)

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