What does dysphasia refer to?

Dysphasia refers specifically to a condition characterized by the loss of ability to use or understand language due to brain injury or disease. It often manifests as difficulty in producing speech (expressive dysphasia) or comprehending spoken or written language (receptive dysphasia), or a combination of both. This distinguishes dysphasia from other conditions that may affect communication abilities, such as aphasia, which can involve a more complete loss of speech, or non-language-related issues, such as those involving mathematical calculations or physical coordination. Thus, the correct definition aligns with the understanding that dysphasia is fundamentally a language processing disorder, impacting how individuals comprehend or articulate thoughts in words.