Meaning of the word "wernicke's area" in English
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wernicke's area
US /ˈwɜːrnɪkiz ˌeriə/
UK /ˈwɜːrnɪkiz ˌeriə/
Noun
1.
a region of the brain concerned with the comprehension of language, located in the cortex of the dominant temporal lobe
Example:
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Damage to Wernicke's area can lead to difficulties in understanding spoken language.
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Wernicke's area is crucial for language comprehension.
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