Bradyglossia

/ˌbrædɪˈɡlɑːsiə/ noun

Definition

Slowness or difficulty in speech articulation due to a tongue condition or neurological issue.

Etymology

From Greek 'bradys' (slow) + 'glossa' (tongue), literally 'slow tongue'; a speech or neurological medical term.

Kelly Says

Bradyglossia can result from stroke, Parkinson's disease, or cerebral palsy, and it's distinct from actual speech problems because the brain knows what it wants to say—the tongue simply won't cooperate with the speed required, making people sound drunk or drugged.

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