Anomia

An Anomia is a medical condition that causes trouble remembering everyday words or names, but it is also the name of a popular fast-paced party card game.

Medical Condition

  • Definition: A type of memory loss where you know what an object or person is, but you cannot say the name.

  • Common Cause: Damage to the left side of the brain from a stroke, head injury, or illness.

  • Speech Style: People with this condition speak in full sentences, but they often use roundabout phrases instead of the missing word.