Dysarthria (Noun)
Meaning
Impaired articulatory ability resulting from defects in the peripheral motor nerves or in the speech musculature.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's dysarthria made it difficult for him to articulate the words clearly, resulting in a speech that was barely intelligible to the listener.
- As a result of the cerebral palsy, the child's dysarthria led to significant difficulties in pronouncing words correctly.
- The stroke left the elderly woman with severe dysarthria, making it challenging for her to communicate effectively with her family.
- The patient's dysarthria worsened over time, requiring him to use assistive devices to facilitate communication.
- The neurologist diagnosed the patient with dysarthria, a speech disorder caused by damage to the peripheral motor nerves.