APHASIA - word of the day

From the Greek root word "aphatos", meaning speechless, it is the total impairment of language ability. This may include diffuculty pronouncing or comprehending spoken or written language. Dysphasia, not to be confused with dysphagia, which is a swallowing disorder, is a degree of impairment less than total. Depending upon the area and degree of brain damage, one may be able to speak but not write, write but not speak, or even sing but not speak.
Usually resulting from legions on the brain, damage can be a result of a stroke, minor or major head trauma, a tumor, or even neurological deseases, such as Alzheimer's or Parkinsons. There has even been some transient aphasia associated with such deseases as epilepsy and migraine. The only treatment close to being effective is "Melodic Intonation Therapy", whereby the therapist attempts to use musical hummings and intonations to get the left and right sides of the brain to work together in retrieving and using words, and sentences. The musical patterns are ultimately removed and normal speech is hopefully regained.
I apologize if this new posting does not stimulate your intellect, or worse, if it totally blows you day, but I just got tired of looking at the Horoscope Wheel, thank you.