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aphasia

uh-FAY-zeer

Aphasia (noun) means a loss of the ability to understand or produce language, usually caused by brain damage such as a stroke. Example: “After the stroke, he developed aphasia and struggled to find the right words.”

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A loss of the ability to understand or produce language, usually caused by brain damage such as a stroke.
"After the stroke, he developed aphasia and struggled to find the right words."
"Speech therapists help patients with aphasia rebuild their communication skills."

How to Use Aphasia

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In plain EnglishA medical condition where brain damage disrupts a person's ability to speak, understand, read, or write language.

When to use it

A clinical/medical term, mostly used in healthcare and neuroscience contexts.

Word Forms

aphasias plural

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Etymology

From Greek aphasia, "speechlessness," from a- ("not") plus phasis ("speech").

Origin: Greek

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “aphasia” mean?

The word “aphasia” means a loss of the ability to understand or produce language, usually caused by brain damage such as a stroke. In plain terms, a medical condition where brain damage disrupts a person's ability to speak, understand, read, or write language.

How do you pronounce “aphasia”?

“Aphasia” is pronounced uh-FAY-zeer (/əˈfeɪzɪə/ in IPA).

How do you use “aphasia” in a sentence?

Here is “aphasia” used in a sentence: “After the stroke, he developed aphasia and struggled to find the right words.”

What part of speech is “aphasia”?

“Aphasia” is a noun.

Where does the word “aphasia” come from?

The word “aphasia” comes from Greek. From Greek aphasia, "speechlessness," from a- ("not") plus phasis ("speech").

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