noun
- Plural of dysphasia; disorders of language expression or comprehension caused by brain damage, typically from stroke or injury, less severe than aphasia.
Usage: medical/clinical term; often used interchangeably with aphasia in modern usage, though dysphasia traditionally refers to partial language impairment
Examples
- The neurologist diagnosed several patients with dysphasias following their strokes.
- Speech therapy can help individuals with dysphasias regain language abilities.
- Dysphasias may affect speaking, listening, reading, or writing skills.
- The research study examined recovery patterns in patients with dysphasias.
- Brain imaging revealed lesions consistent with dysphasias in the language centers.