language centers definition
Language Centers The Language Centers refer to areas in the brain that are responsible for the functions of understanding and producing language. Traditionally, the Language Centers in the brain refer to Broca's area and Wernicke's area. Broca's area is that part of the brain which when damaged, renders a person unable to express himself through speech, even when he can fully understand language. Wernicke's area on the other hand, is that part of the brain involved in understanding language.