Dysarthric

/dɪsˈɑrθrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or having dysarthria, a condition where someone has difficulty speaking clearly because of muscle weakness or coordination problems.

Etymology

From dysarthria (from dys- + arthron, joint/articulation), meaning impaired speech articulation, with -ic making it an adjective.

Kelly Says

Someone who's had a stroke might become dysarthric, meaning their speech gets slurred not because they forgot words, but because their mouth muscles stopped obeying their brain—it's an output problem, not a thinking problem.

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