Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anaphasic

adjective
/ˌænəˈfeɪzɪk/
Definition
Related to or characteristic of anaphasia, a condition that affects speech and language abilities.
Examples
  • The anaphasic patient struggled to find the right words during conversation.
  • In therapy, the therapist focused on addressing the anaphasic symptoms.
Meaning
Anaphasic describes something pertaining to anaphasia, a language disorder often resulting from brain injury that impairs a person’s ability to communicate effectively.
Synonyms
  • aphasic
  • language-impaired
  • speak-impaired