PARAPHASIA Meaning and
Definition
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Paraphasia is a term used in the field of psychology and neurology to describe a language disorder characterized by the unintentional and erroneous substitution or distortion of words or phrases during speech or writing. It is commonly observed in individuals with certain neurological conditions or brain injuries, such as stroke or dementia.
In paraphasia, the affected individual intends to say or write a particular word or phrase but ends up producing a different word or a distorted version of it. This can manifest in different ways, including the substitution of similar-sounding words, mixing up syllables, or completely inventing new words. The errors made in paraphasia often result in sentences or conversations that are difficult to comprehend or illogical.
There are different forms of paraphasia, each with its own characteristics. Fluent or semantic paraphasia involves the replacement of a word with another that is related in meaning but not in sound or form. For instance, saying "chair" when intending to say "table." On the other hand, literal or phonemic paraphasia involves the substitution of a word with one that is similar in sound yet unrelated in meaning or usage, such as saying "mouse" instead of "house."
Although paraphasia can be extremely frustrating for the individual attempting to communicate, it is important to recognize that it is a neurological impairment rather than a deliberate action. Treatment for paraphasia typically involves speech therapy and cognitive rehabilitation techniques aimed at improving language skills and communication abilities.
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Jargon, a form of aphasia in which the patient has lost the power of speaking correctly, although words are heard and comprehended; he substitutes one word for another, and jumbles his words and sentences in such a way as to make his speech unintelligible.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for PARAPHASIA
- parapha3ia
- paraphacia
- paraphaqia
- parapharia
- paraphasya
- paraphasaa
- paraphasma
- paraphasha
- paraphasii
- paraphasie
- paraphasic
- pa raphasia
- par aphasia
- paraph asia
- parapha sia
- paraphas ia
- paraphasi a
Etymology of PARAPHASIA
The word "paraphasia" comes from Greek origins. It is derived from the Greek words "pará", meaning "beside" or "abnormal", and "phásis", meaning "speech" or "expression". Thus, "paraphasia" refers to an abnormality or disturbance in speech or language expression.
