disconnection syndrome

Destroying fibers connecting cerebral hemispheres {disconnection syndrome} can cause inability to understand written language {pure alexia} {pure word-blindness} {alexia without agraphia}, comprehend spoken language {pure word-deafness}, or write correct language {pure agraphia} without paralysis. People can be unable to make purposeful skilled movements {apraxia, disconnection} and to move in response to verbal commands, though they can comprehend words.

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