Medical Term for Loss of Ability to Speak

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Question

Medical Term for Loss of Ability to Speak

Answer

APHASIA

Word Meaning:

APHASIA — (pathology) A partial or total loss of language skills due to brain damage. Usually, damage to the left perisylvian region, including Broca's area and Wernicke's area, causes aphasia.

Definitions from Wiktionary.

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