n. Partial or total loss of the ability to articulate ideas or comprehend spoken or written language, resulting from damage to the brain from injury or disease. [Greek, from aphatos, speechless : a-, not; see A-1 + phatos, spoken, speakable (from phanai, to speak; see -PHASIA).] a·phasi·ac′ (-zē-ăk′) n. a·phasic (-zĭk, -sĭk) adj. & n. |
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