dyslalia

[dis-ley-lee-uh, -lal-ee-uh]

noun Pathology.

an inability to speak due to a defect of the organs of speech.

Origin of dyslalia

From New Latin, dating back to 1850–55; see origin at dys-, -lalia

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Examples from the Web for dyslalia

Historical Examples of dyslalia

Dyslalia continues with many children a long time even after the learning of the mother-tongue.
The Mind of the Child, Part II
W. Preyer

British Dictionary definitions for dyslalia

dyslalia

noun

defective speech characteristic of those affected by aphasia

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dyslalia in Medicine

dyslalia

[dĭs-lā′lē-ə, -lăl′ē-ə]

An articulation disorder resulting from impaired hearing or structural abnormalities of the articulatory organs.