noun
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
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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- aphasias
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Etymology
From Greek aphasia, "speechlessness," from a- ("not") plus phasis ("speech").
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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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