noun
- plural of aphasiac; people who have aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain injury or disease that affects the ability to speak, understand, or use words
Usage: medical/clinical term; plural form; also spelled 'aphasics' (more common)
Examples
- The speech therapist worked with aphasiacs to help them regain communication skills.
- Research on aphasiacs has improved understanding of how the brain processes language.
- Many aphasiacs benefit from intensive speech and language therapy.
- The clinic specializes in treating aphasiacs recovering from stroke.
- Aphasiacs often experience frustration when unable to express their thoughts.