noun
- plural of aphasic; people who have aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain injury or disease that affects the ability to speak, understand, read, or write
Usage: medical/clinical term; can refer to individuals collectively or as a group in research/clinical contexts
Examples
- Speech therapists work with aphasics to help restore language abilities after a stroke.
- The study examined how aphasics process grammar differently than unaffected speakers.
- Many aphasics benefit from intensive rehabilitation programs.
- Researchers tested aphasics on their ability to understand complex sentences.
- Support groups for aphasics provide emotional and practical assistance to patients and families.