Definition

A condition that affects a person's ability to speak or understand language, often due to brain injury or disease.

Example

After the accident, he struggled with dysphasia and found it hard to communicate.

Conversation

Have you heard about my friend who is struggling with dysphasia?

No, I haven't. What happened to them?

They had a brain injury, and now they find it hard to express themselves.

That must be really tough for them; I hope they get the support they need.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dysphasia → It is formed from "dys-" (meaning difficult or impaired) and "phasia" (from Greek "phasis", meaning speech or utterance). The word describes a condition characterized by difficulty in speaking or understanding language.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dys-' meaning difficult and 'phasia' relating to speech — this helps you remember that dysphasia refers to difficulty in speaking.

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