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Dysarthria

Definition:

Dysarthria is a speech disorder characterized by difficulty in articulating words correctly due to weak, uncoordinated, or slow muscles involved in speech production.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A motor speech disorder resulting from impaired muscle control.

Example sentence: Individuals with dysarthria may have slurred speech or difficulty controlling the volume and pitch of their voice.

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Sense 2:

(Noun) A condition that can be caused by various health issues such as stroke, brain injury, Parkinson's disease, or muscular dystrophy.

Example sentence: The patient's dysarthria was a direct result of the car accident, affecting their ability to pronounce certain sounds.

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Sense 3:

(Adjective) Describing something related to or affected by dysarthria.

Example sentence: The dysarthric patient struggled to be understood during the group discussion.

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