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... > Nervous System Diseases > Neurologic Manifestations > Neurobehavioral Manifestations > Communication Disorders > Language Disorders > Anomia
... > Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Neurologic Manifestations > Neurobehavioral Manifestations > Communication Disorders > Language Disorders > Anomia
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Neurobehavioral Manifestations > Communication Disorders > Language Disorders > Anomia
Mental Disorders > Neurodevelopmental Disorders > Communication Disorders > Language Disorders > Anomia

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Anomia  

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Definition

  • A language dysfunction characterized by the inability to name people and objects that are correctly perceived. The individual is able to describe the object in question, but cannot provide the name. This condition is associated with lesions of the dominant hemisphere involving the language areas, in particular the TEMPORAL LOBE. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p484)

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Entry terms

  • Anomic Dysphasia
  • Aphasia, Amnesic
  • Aphasia, Anomic
  • Aphasia, Nominal
  • Dysnomia
  • Nominal Dysphasia

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