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. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + minos, a mimic ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(a-mim´e-ә) loss of the power of expression by the use of signs or gestures.
A disorder of language characterized by an inability to make gestures or to understand the signific
Type: Term Pronunciation: ā-mim′ē-a Definitions: 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.
amimia A loss of the ability to express oneself with signs or gestures.
the inability to express ideas by means of gestures or signs.