HealthAugust 16, 2026

aphasia

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Definition

A language disorder resulting from brain damage that impairs a person's ability to produce or understand spoken and written communication.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'aphasia', meaning 'speechlessness,' which is composed of the prefix 'a-' (without) and 'phasis' (speech).

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the communication struggles Randy Travis faces following his 2013 stroke. It highlights how the condition robs him of his singing voice despite his resilience.

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