aphasic
/əˈfeɪzɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or affected by aphasia, a condition that impairs a person's ability to speak, understand, read, or write language.
- After the stroke, he became aphasic and struggled to find the right words.
- The speech therapist worked with aphasic patients to help them regain communication skills.
- Her aphasic symptoms made it hard to follow conversations, but she could still express emotions.
noun
- A person who has aphasia.
- The hospital has a special program to help aphasics practice speaking in a safe environment.
- As an aphasic, he found it frustrating when people spoke too quickly.
- The support group was designed for aphasics and their families.