ANOMIC APHASIA
\ɐnˈɒmɪk ɐfˈe͡ɪzi͡ə], \ɐnˈɒmɪk ɐfˈeɪziə], \ɐ_n_ˈɒ_m_ɪ_k ɐ_f_ˈeɪ_z_iə]\
Definitions of ANOMIC APHASIA
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By Princeton University
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A language dysfunction characterized by the inability to name people and objects that are correctly perceived. The individual is able to describe the object in question, but cannot provide the name. This condition is associated with lesions of the dominant hemisphere involving the language areas, in particular the TEMPORAL LOBE. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p484)
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