Wernicke’s area

Definition

Wernicke’s area is a region of the brain located in the temporal lobe that is primarily involved in understanding spoken and written language. Damage to this area can result in language comprehension difficulties, known as Wernicke's aphasia.

Related terms

Aphasia: A condition characterized by the loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage.

Temporal Lobe:

One of the four major lobes of the cerebral cortex, responsible for processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Broca’s Area: A region in the frontal lobe linked with speech production, working closely with Wernicke’s area to facilitate coherent verbal communication