Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

amimia

noun

æˈmɪmiə

Definition

The loss of the ability to convey thoughts or emotions through facial expressions or gestures.

Examples

After the accident, she developed amimia, making it difficult for her to express joy or sadness.
The therapists worked closely with the patient to help him regain some of the expressive abilities lost to amimia.

Meaning

Amimia refers to a condition where an individual cannot express emotions or thoughts using their body language, particularly through facial expressions and gestures, often resulting from neurological disorders.