receptive aphasia

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Noun receptive aphasia has 1 sense

Wernicke's aphasia, fluent aphasia, receptive aphasia, sensory aphasia, impressive aphasia - aphasia characterized by fluent but meaningless speech and severe impairment of the ability understand spoken or written words
--₁ is a kind of aphasia

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Receptive Aphasia

Description:

Receptive aphasia, also known as Wernicke's aphasia, is a language disorder characterized by difficulty understanding spoken or written language. It is typically caused by damage to the left hemisphere of the brain, particularly in the temporal lobe.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A neurological condition that impairs comprehension of language.

Example Sentence: John's receptive aphasia made it challenging for him to comprehend his favorite novels.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing a state where the individual has difficulty understanding and processing language.

Example Sentence: The patient's receptive aphasia hindered their ability to participate in conversations.

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to a specific region or area.

Example Sentence: The local dialect contains several phrases that might be difficult for someone with receptive aphasia to understand.