Broca's Aphasia
Broca's Aphasia
Broca's Aphasia (pronounced: broh-kuhz uh-fey-zhuh) is a type of aphasia characterized by partial loss of the ability to produce language, although comprehension generally remains intact.
Etymology
The term "Broca's Aphasia" is named after Pierre Paul Broca, a French physician, anatomist, and anthropologist, who discovered the area in the brain responsible for this condition during the 19th century. The term "aphasia" comes from the Greek "aphatos" meaning "speechless".
Symptoms
Individuals with Broca's Aphasia often exhibit difficulty with speaking and writing, while understanding language relatively well. They typically understand speech well, particularly everyday conversation, but may struggle to understand complex sentences or phrases. Other symptoms may include agrammatism, difficulty with articulation, and the use of telegraphic speech.
Causes
Broca's Aphasia is typically caused by damage to the Broca's area of the brain, which is located in the frontal lobe, usually in the left hemisphere. This damage can be due to a stroke, brain tumor, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological conditions.
Treatment
Treatment for Broca's Aphasia typically involves speech therapy to help improve the individual's ability to communicate. This may involve exercises to improve speech and language skills, and strategies to communicate non-verbally.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Broca's Aphasia
- Wikipedia's article - Broca's Aphasia
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