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Linguistics - Neurolinguistics

Here you will learn some English words related to neurolinguistics such as "anomia", "stuttering", and "dysarthria".

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language disorder

a condition in which an individual has difficulties with the comprehension or expression of language, which may affect their ability to communicate effectively and use language appropriately in various contexts

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Broca's area

a region in the brain responsible for speech production and language processing

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Wernicke's area

a region of the brain involved in language comprehension and processing

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anomia
anomia
[noun]

a difficulty or impairment in word finding or word retrieval

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aphasia
aphasia
[noun]

a neurological disorder affecting language comprehension or production

Ex: Aphasia can result from injury to the left hemisphere of the brain.
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Broca's aphasia

a type of language disorder characterized by difficulty in producing fluent and grammatically complex speech while comprehension remains relatively intact

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Williams syndrome

a rare genetic disorder characterized by distinctive facial features, developmental delays, and a unique cognitive profile, including strong verbal abilities and sociable personality traits

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Landau-Kleffner Syndrome

a rare childhood neurological disorder characterized by the sudden or gradual onset of language regression, seizures, and abnormal electroencephalogram patterns

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global aphasia

a severe form of language impairment that affects all aspects of language comprehension and production, resulting in significant difficulties in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing

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transcortical sensory aphasia

a language disorder characterized by impaired comprehension and fluent speech, often accompanied by paraphasic errors and preserved repetition skills, due to damage in the posterior language areas of the brain

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transcortical motor aphasia

a language disorder characterized by non-fluent speech output, limited vocabulary, and difficulty initiating and executing speech, typically caused by damage to the frontal regions of the brain involved in language production

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phonological disorder

a speech disorder characterized by difficulties in producing and organizing speech sounds, resulting in speech that is unclear, difficult to understand, or distorted

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mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

a communication disorder characterized by difficulties in both understanding and expressing language, including difficulties with vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and verbal expression

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receptive language disorder

a communication disorder characterized by difficulties in understanding or processing spoken language, including difficulties with comprehension, following instructions, and understanding the meaning of words and sentences

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expressive language disorder

a communication disorder characterized by difficulties in expressing oneself through spoken or written language, including difficulties with vocabulary, grammar, sentence formation, and conveying thoughts and ideas effectively

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stuttering

a speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the flow of speech, such as repetitions, prolongations, and blocks, affecting the smooth and fluent production of language

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dysgraphia

a specific learning disorder that affects writing skills, causing difficulties with handwriting, spelling, and written expression

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semantic pragmatic disorder

communication disorder characterized by difficulties in understanding and using language in social contexts, including challenges with interpreting and conveying meaning, understanding non-literal language, and engaging in effective social interactions

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language-based learning disability

a condition in which individuals experience difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, or expressing themselves verbally due to underlying challenges in language processing and comprehension

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selective mutism

an anxiety disorder characterized by a consistent failure to speak in specific social situations despite having the ability to speak in other contexts

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developmental dyslexia

a specific learning disorder characterized by difficulties with accurate and fluent word recognition, reading comprehension, and spelling, despite normal intelligence and adequate educational opportunities

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specific language impairment

a condition where a person has ongoing difficulties in learning and using language, usually without any known reason or related problems with thinking or senses

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dysarthria

a motor speech disorder that affects the muscles used for speech production, resulting in difficulties with articulation, pronunciation, and overall intelligibility

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verbal apraxia

a motor speech disorder characterized by difficulty planning and coordinating the movements required for speech production, leading to inconsistent and inaccurate speech

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word salad

a term used to describe a symptom of severe disorganized thinking and speech, often associated with certain mental disorders, in which the words and phrases are jumbled and lack coherent meaning or logical connection

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speech error

an unintentional error in speech that occurs when a person produces a different word or phrase than what they intended to say

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slip of the ear

a mishearing or misinterpretation of speech or sound due to perceptual or cognitive factors

Ex: The siblings misunderstood each other due to a mutual slip of the ear during their phone conversation.
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agrammatism

a language disorder characterized by the omission or impairment of grammatical elements and structures in speech and writing

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Wernicke’s aphasia

a language disorder caused by damage to the Wernicke's area of the brain, resulting in fluent but nonsensical speech, poor comprehension, and difficulty finding the right words

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conduction aphasia

a language disorder characterized by the inability to repeat words or phrases despite intact comprehension and fluent speech

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language acquisition

the natural process through which individuals acquire and develop language skills, including phonetics, vocabulary, grammar, and pragmatics, typically occurring during childhood

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