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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January 24th 2025

risk–rescue rating

a formula comparing the inherent risk of a method of attempted suicide with the likelihood of discovery and rescue.