APHRASIA Meaning and
Definition
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Aphasia is a neurological disorder characterized by the partial or total loss of the ability to communicate through speech or understanding language, which is typically caused by damage to the areas of the brain responsible for language processing. It is a language impairment that can affect speaking, writing, reading, and comprehension skills.
Aphasia can manifest in different forms, depending on the location and extent of the brain damage. Expressive aphasia, also known as Broca's aphasia, involves difficulty with speech production and finding the right words to express thoughts or ideas. People with expressive aphasia may struggle to form coherent sentences and may use only basic vocabulary.
Receptive aphasia, or Wernicke's aphasia, refers to difficulties in understanding spoken or written language. Individuals with receptive aphasia may have trouble comprehending conversations, following instructions, or reading and understanding written text.
There are also mixed forms of aphasia, where individuals may experience both expressive and receptive language difficulties. Anomic aphasia is another type, characterized by difficulties in word retrieval and finding the appropriate names for objects or people.
Treatment for aphasia generally involves speech and language therapy, where individuals work with a speech-language pathologist to regain and improve their communication skills. Techniques such as word association, picture cards, and repetition exercises are commonly used to help individuals with aphasia overcome their language difficulties and promote communication recovery.
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Speechlessness, dumbness; inability to speak, from any cause.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for APHRASIA
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Etymology of APHRASIA
The term "aphrasia" is derived from the Greek word "aphrasis", which means "speechlessness" or "inability to speak". It is formed by combining the prefix "a-" (meaning without or not) and the word "phrasis" (meaning speech). The prefix "a-" negates the word "phrasis", resulting in the concept of loss or absence of speech.
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