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Dysphasia
One in a group of speech disorders in which there is impairment of the power of expression by speech, writing, or signs, or impairment of the power of comprehension of spoken or written language. More severe forms of dysphasia are called…
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- Ophthalmology The art and science of eye medicine.
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