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PPA

PPA

9.9
A brain condition that slowly makes it hard to speak or understand words
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : afasia progresiva primaria
  • As the disease progressed, her family noticed that she was struggling with spoken words due to PPA.

Examples

  • PPA is a neurological syndrome that affects older adults, leading to a gradual and progressive loss of language abilities.

  • I'm dealing with a mean case of PPD and PPA right now.

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  • The doctor explained that PPA can significantly impact daily communication and social interactions.

Synonyms

aphasia
vsPPA
  • Specialized
10 9.1

A condition where a person cannot speak or understand words after brain damage

is gradual and progressive rather than caused by sudden brain damage

Surface Forms

PPA singular
PPAs plural

Etymology

PPA stands for primary progressive aphasia, where aphasia is a medical word for 'loss of language'. So a PPA is a condition that slowly makes it harder to find words and speak.