semantic aphasia

semantic aphasia
se·man·tic aphasia si-.man-tik- n aphasia characterized by the loss of recognition of the meaning of words and phrases

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aphasia characterized by a lack of recognition of the full significance of words and phrases, or faulty use of words, phrases, or sentences; words heard, seen, spoken, or written are misunderstood or used incorrectly in place of other words in the same class.

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