Bradylalia

/ˌbræd.ɪˈleɪ.li.ə/ noun

Definition

Abnormally slow speech, where a person speaks more slowly than typical, often due to neurological or speech disorders.

Etymology

From Greek 'brady' (slow) + 'lalia' (speaking/speech). The term emerged in speech pathology to classify different speech rate disorders.

Kelly Says

Bradylalia can occur after a stroke or with certain neurological conditions—the brain still has the thoughts, but the pathway to producing speech has slowed down!

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