afasia — meaning in English
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English meaning
- aphasia noun A loss of the ability to understand or produce language, usually caused by brain damage such as a stroke.
Senses
afasia is used for these senses in English:
- aphasia (pathology) A partial or total loss of language skills due to brain damage. Usually, damage to the left perisylvian region, including Broca's area and Wernicke's area, causes aphasia.