Aphasics

/əˈfeɪzɪks/ noun

People who have aphasia, a language disorder that affects the ability to speak, understand, or use words after brain injury or stroke.

From Greek 'aphatos' (speechless), derived from 'a-' (not) and 'phasis' (speech). The plural form 'aphasics' emerged in English medical terminology during the 19th century.

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