Definition: Difficulty understanding or using language, which is not as severe as aphasia.
In multiple sclerosis (MS), dysphasia indicates some degree of demyelination in the cerebral cortex.
Dysphasia
By Julie Stachowiak, Ph.D., About.com Guide
Updated: January 14, 2008
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