What is another word for anomia?

Pronunciation: [ɐnˈɒmi͡ə] (IPA)

Anomia is a condition associated with language that is characterized by the inability to remember words or name things or objects. It is often a symptom of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease or a stroke. There are several synonyms for anomia, including word-finding difficulty, lexical access problem, and nominal aphasia. Word-finding difficulty refers to the difficulty an individual experiences in finding the right words to express their thoughts or ideas. Lexical access problem is a form of word-finding difficulty that refers specifically to the inability to retrieve a word from memory when needed. Nominal aphasia refers to the complete loss of the ability to name or recognize objects or words.

What are the hypernyms for Anomia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Anomia

2. anomia 20 India, Australia, China, Ceylon- attached to shells from low water to 100 fathoms.
"Sea-Weeds, Shells and Fossils"
Peter Gray B. B. Woodward

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