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Definition of Anomia
1. Noun. Inability to name objects or to recognize written or spoken names of objects.
Exact synonyms: Amnesic Aphasia, Amnestic Aphasia, Anomic Aphasia, Nominal Aphasia
Generic synonyms: Aphasia
Generic synonyms: Aphasia
2. Noun. Type genus of the family Anomiidae: saddle oysters.
Exact synonyms: Genus Anomia
Generic synonyms: Mollusk Genus
Group relationships: Anomiidae, Family Anomiidae
Member holonyms: Anomia Ephippium, Saddle Oyster
Generic synonyms: Mollusk Genus
Group relationships: Anomiidae, Family Anomiidae
Member holonyms: Anomia Ephippium, Saddle Oyster
Definition of Anomia
1. n. A genus of bivalve shells, allied to the oyster, so called from their unequal valves, of which the lower is perforated for attachment.
Definition of Anomia
1. Noun. (neurology) The inability to remember names. ¹
2. Noun. (neurology) The difficulty in finding the right word. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Anomia
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