Aphasic patients are individuals who have experienced damage or impairment to their language centers in the brain, resulting in difficulties with language production, comprehension, or both.
Related terms
Broca's Aphasia: A type of aphasia characterized by difficulties in speech production while comprehension remains relatively intact.
Wernicke's Aphasia: A type of aphasia characterized by fluent but nonsensical speech and impaired comprehension.
Language Rehabilitation: Various therapeutic techniques aimed at improving communication abilities in individuals with aphasia.