noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The patient suffered a cionoptosis that led to a complete loss of language over the course of a few years.

Definition:The deterioration of ability to understand or express speech.

From loss of language

Example:This condition is also referred to as "speech atrophy" in medical literature, where cionoptosis is commonly used as a synonym.

Definition:The process of deterioration of the ability to speak or understand speech due to neurological damage or other conditions.

From speech atrophy