anaphasic
|a-na-pha-sic|
/ˌæn.əˈfeɪ.zɪk/
relating to loss of speech
Etymology
'anaphasic' originates from the medical term 'anaphasia,' which comes from Greek, specifically the word 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'phasis' meaning 'speech.'
'anaphasia' was adopted into English medical terminology in the 19th century, and 'anaphasic' was formed as the adjective form to describe conditions or symptoms related to anaphasia.
Initially, it meant 'relating to the loss of speech,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or affected by anaphasia, a condition characterized by the loss or impairment of the ability to use or understand words, usually due to brain injury.
The patient exhibited anaphasic symptoms after the stroke.
Synonyms
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