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What is dysphasia also called?
Aphasia
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.
What is term for inability to speak?
A person unable to speak is sometimes known as "mute" - in the old days, they were called "dumb", as in "deaf and dumb" but that has kind of fallen out of favor.Also called "aphasic"
A form of sensory aphasia which causes a patient to lose the ability to read also called word blindness?
alexia
An impaired use of language is called?
An impaired use of language is called aphasia. Aphasia is a communication disorder that can affect a person's ability to speak, understand language, read, or write. It is often caused by damage to the brain, such as from a stroke or brain injury.
When you have a stroke and you are unable to understand written or spoken words?
That is called aphasia.
How does aphasia affect speech?
Persons with aphasia have trouble with expressive language, what is said, or receptive language, what is understood. Not only are speech and understanding speech affected, but also reading and writing is affected. The severity of aphasia varies.
What causes aphasia?
Aphasia is primarily caused by stroke (a cardiovascular accident), however, it can also be caused by a brain tumor, traumatic injury or infection.
What is the difference between broca's aphasia and wernicke's aphasia?
Broca's aphasia, also known as non-fluent aphasia, is characterized by difficulty in speech production, where individuals struggle to form grammatically correct sentences but typically understand language relatively well. In contrast, Wernicke's aphasia, or fluent aphasia, involves the production of speech that is grammatically correct but lacks meaningful content, often resulting in nonsensical sentences, while comprehension of language is significantly impaired. Essentially, Broca's aphasia affects speech output, whereas Wernicke's aphasia affects language comprehension.
What are some common questions about aphasia that individuals may have?
Some common questions about aphasia that individuals may have include: What causes aphasia? Can aphasia be cured or treated? How does aphasia affect communication? What are the different types of aphasia? How can family and friends support someone with aphasia? Are there any therapies or strategies to help improve communication skills for individuals with aphasia?
A condition where you're unable to understand written or spoken words?
The condition you're referring to is called aphasia. It is a communication disorder that affects a person's ability to understand or produce language. The severity and symptoms of aphasia can vary depending on the underlying cause.
When was Aphasia - instrumental - created?
Aphasia - instrumental - was created in 1983.
