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What do you struggle with if you suffer from aphasia?

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Correct answer

Speaking

Explanation

Aphasia comes from the Greek and denotes an impairment ofyour language ability. It usually develops as a result of head injury or stroke, but can also develop from a brain tumor or a hit to the head. Some sufferers struggle to find the right words, to say them, or use wrong words and phrases. Others struggle to understand meanings and participate in a conversation. Others again are completely unable to speak, read, or write.

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Question added 2008-12-08