Jargon aphasia

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Jargon Aphasia

Jargon aphasia (pronunciation: /ˈjɑːrɡɒn əˈfeɪziə/) is a type of aphasia characterized by incoherent, meaningless speech with neologisms (newly coined words).

Etymology

The term "jargon aphasia" is derived from the French word jargon meaning "gibberish" and the Greek word aphasia meaning "speechlessness".

Definition

Jargon aphasia is a communication disorder that results from damage to the parts of the brain that contain language (Broca's and Wernicke's areas). Individuals with jargon aphasia often use neologisms, and their speech may be difficult to understand.

Symptoms

Symptoms of jargon aphasia can include:

  • Incoherent speech
  • Use of neologisms
  • Difficulty understanding spoken or written language
  • Difficulty finding the right words to express oneself

Related Terms

  • Aphasia: A condition that robs you of the ability to communicate.
  • Neologism: A newly coined word or expression.
  • Broca's area: Region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) of the brain with functions linked to speech production.
  • Wernicke's area: One of the main areas of the human brain and is traditionally considered to be in Brodmann area 22, which is located in the superior temporal gyrus in the dominant cerebral hemisphere, which is the left one in about 95% of right-handed individuals and 70% of left-handed individuals.

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