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perisylvian language zone

perisylvian language zone

the area of the brain that is responsible for language. It consists of the region around the lateral sulcus (Sylvian fissure) of the left hemisphere and includes Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area. Damage to the zone causes various forms of aphasia. Also called perisylvian area; perisylvian language area.

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