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It results in the inability to comprehend speech directly. Speech can still be produced, and is generally grammatically understandable; however, the types of sentences produced are generally nonsensical and irrelevant to the input received.
For example:
When asked: "What does 'two birds with one stone' mean?"
a patient might respond something to the gist of:
"It being probable, and going swoosh and successful. I know I cannot think of this word, but it maybe is starting with a /g/ or a /k/ and goes something like it is probably. Not going to train to catch and I think it is not being successful in acquiring subjects."
As you can see-- the vocabulary retained is quite impressive; however its usage and comprehension tends to be rather fragmented, inconsistent, and inappropriate. Also, on a sentence level it is clear that patients suffering from Wernicke's aphasia have as much trouble comprehending basic speech as they do producing it, leading to inconsistent conversations that generally climb "down the rabbit hole."
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∙ 10y agoThis is a condition where you cannot understand language in its written or spoken form. Even though the person can speak with normal grammar, syntax, rate, and intonation, they cannot express themselves meaningfully with that language. Wernicke's aphasia is also called receptive aphasia, fluent aphasia, or sensory aphasia.
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When was Aphasia - instrumental - created?
Aphasia - instrumental - was created in 1983.
What is the Medical term meaning inability to understand written or spoken words?
The inability to speak can be termed aphasia or aphonia depending on the circumstances.
How does aphasia begin?
onset of aphasia is usually abrupt, and occurs in individuals who have had no previous speech or language problems. Aphasia is at its most severe immediately after the event that causes it.
What is multilingual aphasia?
Multilingual aphasia is a type of aphasia where someone often misspeaks by saying something in her/his native language that is semantically similar to what the person intended to say. People with this type of aphasia do not necessarily misspeak as often in languages that are foreign to them as they do in their native language. This type of aphasia is probably caused by learning and/or acquiring too many foreign languages. Multilingual aphasia is contrasted with mathematician's aphasia, wherein a person says the exact opposite of what she/he intended to say. Mathematician's aphasia is probably caused by being good at math and/or studying math. Neither of these types of aphasia are caused by physiological damage to the language-processing hemisphere of the brain, in contrast to the two main types of aphasia and to most miscellaneous types.
What actors and actresses appeared in Aphasia - 2014?
The cast of Aphasia - 2014 includes: Jambareeqi
What is the triad of Wernickes Encephalopathy?
Confusion, ataxia (imbalance) and nystagmus (rapid eye jerks).
What has the author Christian Wernicke written?
Christian Wernicke has written: 'Christian Wernickes epigramme'
Can seizures cause wernicke's aphasia?
Epilepsy can sometimes cause episodes of aphasia, but it is a rare thing.
What has the author Arnold Pick written?
Arnold Pick has written: 'Aphasia' -- subject(s): Aphasia
When was Houston Aphasia Recovery Center created?
Houston Aphasia Recovery Center was created in 2009.
What is the difference between aphasia and aphasia?
on-line medical journal note: different types of dyslexia can be found in aphasia, especially inchildren (http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/aphasia.htm)
How is expressive aphasia characterized?
The medical condition expressive aphasia is characterized by an inability to produce language in verbal or written forms. The most common cause of expressive aphasia is a stroke.
