dys·pha·sia (dĭs-fā'zhə, -zhē-ə) n. Impairment of speech and verbal comprehension, especially when associated with brain injury. dys·pha'sic (-zĭk) adj. & n.
Main Entry: dys·pha·sia Pronunciation: dis-'fA-zh(E-)& Function: noun : loss of or deficiency in the power to use or understand language asa result of injury to or disease of the brain —compare DYSARTHRIA
dysphasia dys·pha·sia (dĭs-fā'zhə, -zhē-ə) n. Impairment of speech and verbal comprehension, especially when associated with brain injury. Also called dysphrasia.