Aphasiology
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Aphasiology
Aphasiology (pronounced: /əˌfeɪziˈɒlədʒi/) is the study of aphasia, a language disorder that results from damage to portions of the brain that are responsible for language.
Etymology
The term "Aphasiology" is derived from the Greek words "aphasia" meaning "speechlessness" and "logia" meaning "study of".
Related Terms
- Aphasia: A condition that robs you of the ability to communicate. It can affect your ability to speak, write and understand language, both verbal and written.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Speech Therapy: The treatment of speech and communication disorders. The approach used depends on the disorder. It may involve physical exercises to strengthen the muscles used in speech (oral-motor work), speech drills to improve clarity, or sound production practice to improve articulation.
- Language Pathology: A therapeutic method used in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders.
- Cognitive Neuropsychology: A branch of psychology that aims to understand how the structure and function of the brain relates to specific psychological processes.
- Broca's Area: A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (which is the left in about 95% of right-handed individuals and 70% of left-handed individuals) of the brain with functions linked to speech production.
- Wernicke's Area: One of the main areas of the human brain and is involved in the understanding of written and spoken language.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aphasiology
- Wikipedia's article - Aphasiology
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