amimia


amimia

 [a-mim´e-ah] loss of the power of expression by the use of signs or gestures.

a·mim·i·a

(ā-mim'ē-a), 1. Inability to express ideas by nonverbal communication, such as gestures or signs. 2. Asymbolia; the inability to comprehend the meaning of gestures, signs, symbols, or pantomime. [G. a- priv. + minos, a mimic]

amimia

Psychiatry A language disorder characterized by inability to gesticulate or understand the significance of gestures

a·mim·ia

(ā-mim'ē-ǎ) 1. Inability to express ideas by nonverbal communication, such as gestures or signs. 2. Asymbolia; the inability to comprehend the meaning of gestures, signs, symbols, or pantomime. [G. a- priv. + minos, a mimic]