Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
afasia
Noun
[ah-FAH-zee-ah]
Definition
Afasia is a language disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate. It can impact speaking, understanding, reading, and writing.
Examples
- After suffering from a stroke, he experienced afasia, making it challenging for him to form sentences.
- The therapists employed various strategies to help her overcome the effects of afasia.
Meaning
The term ‘afasia’ refers to difficulties in language processing and expression, often caused by brain damage, such as from a stroke or head injury.
Synonyms
- Language impairment
- Speech disorder
- Communication disorder