ALL meanings of aphasia
a·pha·sia
A a - uncountable noun aphasia Aphasia is a mental condition in which people are often unable to remember simple words or communicate. 3
- noun aphasia a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by partial or total loss of the ability to communicate, esp in speech or writing 3
- noun aphasia total or partial loss of the power to use or understand words, usually caused by brain disease or injury 3
- noun aphasia the loss of a previously held ability to speak or understand spoken or written language, due to disease or injury of the brain. 1
- noun aphasia loss of language use 1
- noun aphasia Loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage. 1
- noun 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. 0