semantic aphasia

noun

se·​man·​tic aphasia si-ˌman-tik- How to pronounce semantic aphasia (audio)
: aphasia characterized by the loss of recognition of the meaning of words and phrases

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“Semantic aphasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/semantic%20aphasia. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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