GRE Word List
APHASIA
loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
The meaning of the word aphasia is loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection).
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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