Paraphasias

What does "Paraphasias" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Paraphasias is a term used in medicine to describe a speech disorder where a person unintentionally substitutes, adds, or rearranges sounds or words when they speak. This can result in sentences that are difficult to understand. It's often a symptom of conditions that affect the brain, such as stroke or dementia. The person may not even realize they're making these errors in their speech.

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