A loss or impairment of language ability caused by brain injury is called:
A)dysphagia.
B)aphasia.
C)autism.
D)mutism.

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Aphasia specifically refers to the loss or impairment of language ability caused by brain injury, while dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing, autism refers to a developmental disorder affecting social interaction and communication, and mutism refers to an inability to speak. Therefore, B)aphasia is the best choice.

A Loss or Impairment of Language Ability Caused by Brain