Aphasia vs. Dysphasia

Aphasia vs. Dysphasia — Is There a Difference?

Difference Between Aphasia and Dysphasia

Aphasianoun

Partial or total loss of the ability to articulate ideas or comprehend spoken or written language, resulting from damage to the brain from injury or disease.

Dysphasianoun

Impairment of speech and verbal comprehension, especially when associated with brain injury.

Aphasianoun

(pathology) A partial or total loss of language skills due to brain damage. Usually, damage to the left perisylvian region, including Broca's area and Wernicke's area, causes aphasia.

Dysphasianoun

(pathology) Loss of or deficiency in the power to use or understand language as a result of injury or disease of the brain.

Aphasianoun

inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because of a brain lesion

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