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Aphemia after a penetrating brain wound: a case study.
Brain and Language
|May 1, 1991
Summary
This study examined the speech of a patient with aphemia (pure anarthria) after a brain injury. Findings relate to phonetic disintegration and apraxia of speech, highlighting linguistic and motor control issues.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Linguistics
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Aphemia, or pure anarthria, is a rare condition affecting speech production.
- Understanding the underlying mechanisms of aphemia is crucial for effective treatment.