Aphemia
Aphemia
Aphemia (pronounced: /əˈfiːmiə/), also known as anarthria, is a severe form of speech disorder characterized by the loss or impairment of the ability to produce articulated speech.
Etymology
The term "Aphemia" is derived from the Greek words "a" meaning "without" and "phemi" meaning "I speak".
Definition
Aphemia is a neurological condition that results in a complete loss of the ability to speak but does not affect the ability to write or understand spoken language. It is often caused by damage to the Broca's area of the brain, which is responsible for speech production.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of aphemia is the inability to speak or produce verbal sounds. Other symptoms may include difficulty with articulation, phonation, and resonance.
Related Terms
- Aphasia: A condition that impairs the ability to process language, but does not affect intelligence.
- Dysarthria: A motor speech disorder resulting from neurological injury.
- Apraxia: A motor disorder caused by damage to the brain, specifically the posterior parietal cortex, that affects the motor planning to perform tasks or movements when asked.
Treatment
Treatment for aphemia often involves speech and language therapy to help improve the individual's ability to communicate. In some cases, alternative methods of communication, such as sign language or communication devices, may be used.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aphemia
- Wikipedia's article - Aphemia
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