aphemia

/əˈfiːmiə/ (ə-FEE-mee-ə)

Definitions

1. noun

the inability or loss of speech, or a partial loss of speech, often resulting from brain damage or neurological disorders

“The patient was diagnosed with aphemia after the stroke, leaving him unable to speak coherently.”

Synonyms

  • aphasia
  • dysphasia

Antonyms

  • logorrhea
  • loquacity