Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Aphasic patients are individuals who have experienced damage or impairment to their language centers in the brain, resulting in difficulties with language production, comprehension, or both.
Related terms
Broca's Aphasia: A type of aphasia characterized by difficulties in speech production while comprehension remains relatively intact.
Wernicke's Aphasia: A type of aphasia characterized by fluent but nonsensical speech and impaired comprehension.
Language Rehabilitation: Various therapeutic techniques aimed at improving communication abilities in individuals with aphasia.