A medical condition characterized by loss or impairment of speech or the ability to articulate words clearly.
From Greek a- (without) + phronesis (speech, thinking) or phrone (utterance). Despite similar appearance, this is distinct from aphasia and represents a rarer term for speech disorders.
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