Ataxiaphasia

/ætəksiəˈfeɪziə/ noun

A speech disorder involving loss of coordination in the muscles used for speaking, resulting in jerky or irregular speech patterns.

Greek ataxia (lack of coordination) combined with phasia (speech condition). A specialized medical term describing how neurological coordination problems affect the precise muscle control needed for clear speech.

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