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associative aphasia

 

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Noun associative aphasia has 1 sense
  1. conduction aphasia, associative aphasia - aphasia in which the lesion is assumed to be in the association tracts connecting the various language centers in the brain; patient's have difficulty repeating a sentence just heard
    --1 is a kind of aphasia

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Associative Aphasia

Definition

Associative aphasia is a type of aphasia, a language disorder that is characterized by difficulty in comprehending and producing spoken and written language. In individuals with associative aphasia, the ability to recall and connect words with their meanings is impaired, leading to challenges in properly expressing thoughts and following conversations.

Senses

1. Medical Sense:

In the medical field, associative aphasia refers to a specific type of language impairment caused by damage or lesions in the brain, particularly in the left posterior areas of the temporal lobe. It typically occurs as a result of stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological conditions.

Example sentence: After suffering a stroke, John experienced associative aphasia which affected his ability to understand and express himself verbally.

Usage

1. Rehabilitation:

Associative aphasia often requires specialized speech therapy to help individuals regain and improve their language skills. Various techniques, such as word association exercises and repetition drills, may be utilized to strengthen the connections between words and their meanings.

Example sentence: The speech therapist designed a personalized program to address Jane's associative aphasia, incorporating word-association games and memory exercises.

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