aphasia
nounfemininetécnico/ɐfɐˈziɐ/low
a·fa·si·a
Definition
Impairment of the ability to understand or express spoken or written language, usually caused by brain injury.
The stroke left him with aphasia.
Speech therapy is crucial in aphasia rehabilitation.
Common collocations
Broca's aphasiaglobal aphasiaaphasia diagnosis
Etymology
Do grego 'aphasía', de 'a-' (sem) + 'phásis' (fala).