dysarthria

(dĭs-ärˈthrē-ə)

noun

Difficulty in articulating words, caused by impairment of the muscles used in speech.

Origin:

Origin: dys-

Origin: + Greek arthron, joint, (vocal) articulation; see ar- in Indo-European roots

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