aphantasia
noun
aph·an·ta·sia
ˌa-ˌfan-ˈtā-zh(ē-)ə 
: the inability to form mental images of real or imaginary people, places, or things
Derek has a condition called aphantasia, which means he is unable to voluntarily produce mental imagery.—
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“Aphantasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aphantasia. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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