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Language (Medicine)
Language (pronunciation: /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/) in the medical context refers to the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.
Etymology
The term "language" originates from the Old French langage, from Latin lingua meaning "tongue" or "speech".
Related Terms
- Communication: The act of conveying meanings from one entity or group to another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols, and semiotic rules.
- Speech: The vocalized form of human communication.
- Cognition: The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system, which may affect a person's language abilities.
- 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.
- Dyslexia: A common learning difficulty that can cause problems with reading, writing and spelling.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Language
- Wikipedia's article - Language
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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