Allolalic

/ˌæloʊˈlælɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by allolalia, a speech disorder involving inappropriate sound substitution or word production.

Etymology

From 'allolalia' + '-ic' suffix; medical terminology in neurology and speech pathology describing language production disorders.

Kelly Says

An allolalic symptom during a stroke might make someone understand what you're saying but produce completely different words—it's a fascinating window into how your brain separates understanding from speaking!

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