Abstract
Wernicke's aphasia is an acquired language disorder with a severe speech comprehension deficit as the main feature. In contrast to Broca's aphasia, speech fluency, articulation, and prosody are much less impaired. The left posterior superior temporal cortex is the pivotal region for Wernicke's aphasia. It is consequently called Wernicke's area. Various neurological disorders, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and primary degenerative diseases, can damage Wernicke's area and cause aphasia.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences, Four-Volume Set
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
