Damage to the arcuate fasciculus results in difficulties repeating language, while comprehension and production remain otherwise unimpaired. This pattern is an example of:

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Damage to the arcuate fasciculus, a neural pathway that connects two important language areas in the brain (Broca's and Wernicke's areas), results in disconnection between these areas and is known as disconnection syndrome. This presents with difficulties repeating language, but with intact comprehension and production abilities. Specific language impairment, receptive disorder, deep dyslexia, and semantic-pragmatic disorder do not specifically involve damage to the arcuate fasciculus.

Damage to the Arcuate Fasciculus Results in Difficulties Repeating Language