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Doctors, what is the difference between anomia/agnosia/dementia?
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All found in AD.: Anomia is a problem with word finding and aphasia is a loss of ability to communicate which are all seen in progressive dementia such as Alzheimer's Disease.Aphasia therefore encompasses the anomia.
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