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  • 1. dysarthria
  • Dysarthria in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. dysarthria
  • Dysarthria in a sentence
Synonyms

1. dysarthria

noun. impaired articulatory ability resulting from defects in the peripheral motor nerves or in the speech musculature.

Synonyms

  • speech disorder
  • speech defect

Sentences with dysarthria


1. Noun, plural
Impaired verbal communication is a nursing diagnosis for neuroleptic malignant syndrome as evidenced by dysarthria, meaning difficulty speaking.

2. Noun, singular or mass
In fact, the sudden onset of a speech impediment — due to a stroke-triggered condition known as dysarthria — is one of the telltale signs of a stroke, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

3. Adverb
Another motor speech disorder is dysarthria, a condition in which the muscles of the face, mouth and respiratory system are weak and not able to work at full capacity.

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