Communication Barriers
Also known asBarrier, Communication · Barriers, Communication · Communication Barrier · Language Barriers · Barrier, Language · Barriers, Language · Language Barrier
Definition
Those factors, such as language or sociocultural relationships, which interfere in the meaningful interpretation and transmission of ideas between individuals or groups.
MeSH classification
- L01.143.230
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D003144) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗