When brain damage causes the loss of the ability to speak,write, or understand spoken or written language, it is a condition called:

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Aphasia is a condition caused by brain damage that disrupts a person's ability to use or understand language. This can include difficulty speaking, writing, reading, or understanding spoken language. Parkinson's disease and epilepsy may also cause neurological symptoms that affect language, but they are not specifically characterized by language impairment. Alzheimer's disease is primarily associated with memory loss and cognitive decline, although language difficulties can be a symptom later in the disease.

When Brain Damage Causes the Loss of the Ability to Speak,write