Partial paralysis involving one side of the body. Many people who suffer from nonfluent aphasia also have hemiplegia, usually on the right side.

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A language impairment characterized by difficulty with speech production but not with language comprehension. This type of aphasia results from damage in Broca's area.

Nonfluent Aphasia

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Weakness of one side of the body. Many people who suffer from nonfluent aphasia also have hemiparesis rather than full paralysis.

Hemiparesis

Hemiplegia

Located within the frontal lobe, typically in the left hemisphere, Broca's area is a critical region for language production. Its function is so essential that damage to this area can lead to difficulties in speaking fluently.

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