Synonyms for aphasia
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
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Forms
- Plural
- aphasias → speechlessnesses…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| aphasia | rising | |
| speechlessness | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 14 letters
- speechlessness