Aphasia is damage to the brain which affects speech. It is used for all forms of brain damage which negatively affects speech.

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Showing the areas on the left side of the brain which may be affected by aphasia

The damage may cause muteness, in which case treatment depends on knowing exactly what caused the aphasia.[1]

The condition primary progressive aphasia is serious because it is progressive. It gets worse with time.

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