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aphasia

noun

/əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

Meaning

a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language

After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.

speech disorder, language impairment, muteness, dysphasia

fluency, articulation

aphasia therapy, aphasia patient, speech aphasia

a title at the head of a page or section of a book; the direction or course being followed

The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms

A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.

a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty