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dysphasia
Pronunciation: dis-FAY-zee-ah
Partial language impairment affecting speech production or comprehension due to brain damage.
Full Definition
A partial language disorder resulting from brain damage, typically following stroke or traumatic brain injury. Dysphasia can affect various aspects of language including speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. The condition ranges from mild word-finding difficulties to severe communication impairment, and is distinguished from complete language loss (aphasia) by the preservation of some language function.
Usage
Usage note: Some sources use dysphasia and aphasia interchangeably, but dysphasia typically indicates partial impairment.
In Context
- "The patient's dysphasia improved significantly with intensive speech therapy." — Rehabilitation progress note
- "Mild dysphasia was noted during the neuropsychological assessment." — Cognitive evaluation report
Also known as
mild aphasia
Contrasted with
intact language function
Don't confuse with
aphasia
dysarthria