Nervous
aphasia
uh-FAY-zhuh
StatusNew
Definition
Loss or impairment of the ability to use or understand language
PathologyNervous
Breakdown
Prefix
a-
without
Suffix
-phasia
speech
Etymology
Greek: a- (without) + -phasia (speech)
Practice
Related Terms
arrhythmia
ah-RITH-mee-uh
Irregular heartbeat or abnormal heart rhythm
Cardiovascularrhythm
apnea
AP-nee-uh
Temporary cessation of breathing
Respiratory
amenorrhea
ay-men-or-EE-uh
Absence of menstruation
Reproductivemen/o
ataxia
uh-TAK-see-uh
Lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movements
Nervoustax
azoospermia
ay-zoh-oh-SPER-mee-uh
Absence of sperm in semen
Reproductivesperm/o
astigmatism
uh-STIG-muh-tizm
Irregular curvature of cornea causing blurred vision
Special Senses