global aphasia

a severe, nonfluent form of aphasia characterized by a complete loss of or drastic reduction in both expressive language skills—one’s ability to use speech and writing to communicate—and receptive language skills—one’s ability to comprehend the speech and writing of others. Neurological lesions in global aphasia are extensive and typically involve the entire left perisylvian language zone.

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July 27th 2024

defensible space

a set of principles and guidelines for the design and planning of settings to reduce crime. Among the critical elements of defensible space are the creation of shared territories in which people have collective control, good surveillance, and markers and other symbols of ownership and primary territory. See territoriality.