Wernicke
Wernicke
Wernicke (pronunciation: /ˈvɛr.nɪ.kə/) is a term often associated with the medical field, particularly in relation to neurology and psychiatry. It is derived from the name of Carl Wernicke, a German neurologist and psychiatrist.
Wernicke's Area
Wernicke's Area is a region of the brain that is important for language development. It is located in the superior temporal gyrus in the dominant cerebral hemisphere, which is the left hemisphere in about 95% of right-handed individuals and 70% of left-handed individuals. Damage to this area can result in Wernicke's aphasia, a type of non-fluent aphasia.
Wernicke's Aphasia
Wernicke's Aphasia, also known as receptive aphasia, sensory aphasia, or posterior aphasia, is a type of aphasia in which individuals have difficulty understanding written and spoken language. Patients with Wernicke's aphasia can produce fluent speech, however, this speech may be nonsensical or incoherent due to impairment in the ability to grasp the meaning of words.
Wernicke's Encephalopathy
Wernicke's Encephalopathy is a neurological disorder characterized by the presence of three classic symptoms: confusion, ataxia, and ophthalmoplegia. It is caused by a deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1) and is most commonly seen in individuals with severe alcohol misuse.
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by severe memory loss, confusion, and difficulty coordinating movements. It is caused by a prolonged deficiency of vitamin B1, often as a result of chronic alcohol misuse. The syndrome is a combination of Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff's Syndrome, a long-term memory disorder.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wernicke
- Wikipedia's article - Wernicke
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski