Definitions

1. noun

a speech disorder in which a person uses words that are semantically related but not the intended word, often resulting in a change in meaning.

“The patient’s paraphasia made it difficult for the doctor to understand their symptoms.”

2. noun

a type of aphasia in which a person uses words that are semantically related but not the intended word.

“The neurologist diagnosed the patient with paraphasia, a common symptom of stroke.”