wernicke

[US]/ˈwɜːnɪkə/
[UK]/ˈwɜːrnɪki/
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Translation

n.German neurologist (Carl Wernicke, 1848-1905) famous for his research on aphasia; Wernicke's area - region in the brain responsible for language comprehension; Wernicke's aphasia - receptive aphasia characterized by impaired language comprehension
Word Forms
Pluralwernickes

Phrases & Collocations

wernicke area

wernicke's aphasia

wernicke-korsakoff syndrome

wernicke encephalopathy

wernicke's syndrome

wernicke lesion

wernicke damage

wernicke patient

wernicke region

wernicke cortex

Example Sentences

damage to wernicke's area can cause significant language comprehension problems.

patients with wernicke's aphasia often speak fluently but without meaning.

wernicke-korsakoff syndrome is commonly associated with chronic alcoholism.

the wernicke's area is located in the superior temporal gyrus.

wernicke's encephalopathy requires immediate thiamine treatment.

lesions in wernicke's region impair the ability to understand language.

wernicke's aphasia is also known as receptive aphasia.

thiamine deficiency can lead to wernicke's encephalopathy.

the neurologist identified damage in wernicke's area through imaging.

wernicke-korsakoff syndrome involves both acute encephalopathy and chronic memory problems.

speech therapy can help patients with wernicke's aphasia recover language skills.

wernicke's area plays a crucial role in language comprehension.

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