Broca's aphasia

American  

[broh-kuhz uh-fey-zhuh] / ˈbroʊ kəz əˈfeɪ ʒə /

noun

Pathology.

1. a type of aphasia associated with a lesion in Broca's area of the brain, and characterized by impairment of articulation, halting speech, impaired ability to produce complex syntax, or lack of grammatical morphemes.

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Etymology

Origin of Broca's aphasia

First recorded in 1955–60; after P. Broca

Example Sentences

People with Broca's aphasia may also suffer from physical symptoms including weakness or paralysis in their right arm and/or leg.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2022

“They sound like what is called Broca’s aphasia, which can be a sign of a stroke in the part the brain responsible for production of language,” Reinert wrote.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2019

And that's called Broca's aphasia or expressive aphasia.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2014