anomia

/əˈnoʊmiə, ˌænoʊˈmiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition of being unable to recall names of persons, places, or things

“She suffered from anomia due to the traumatic brain injury.”

2. noun

inability to recall words or names, especially in speech

“The patient’s anomia was a result of the stroke’s impact on her brain.”

3. noun

a rare neurological disorder characterized by difficulty in finding the right words

“The doctor diagnosed him with anomia, a condition affecting his language skills.”

Synonyms

  • amnesic aphasia
  • aphasia

Antonyms

  • logorrhea
  • loquacity