Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Aphasia is a condition characterized by the impairment of the ability to produce or understand language, due to brain damage. It typically results from injuries to areas of the brain that are responsible for language processing.
Related terms
Broca's area: An area in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) involved in language production.
Wernicke's area: A region in the temporal lobe of the dominant hemisphere linked with language comprehension.
A medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, potentially causing brain damage and leading to symptoms such as aphasia