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amimia (s) (noun), amimias (pl)
A loss of the ability to express oneself with signs or gestures: The amimia that Nicolas was experiencing resulted in his inability to express any of his thoughts even with gestures or signs.

A disorder of language that is known as amimia is characterized by a person not being able to express ideas by nonverbal communication; such as, making gestures or understanding what gestures mean.

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