dyslalia

American  

[dis-ley-lee-uh, -lal-ee-uh] / dɪsˈleɪ li ə, -ˈlæl i ə /

noun

Pathology.

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

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dyslalia British  

/ dɪsˈleɪlɪə /

noun

1. defective speech characteristic of those affected by aphasia

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Etymology

Origin of dyslalia

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

Example Sentences

Here belongs all so-called mechanical dyslalia, caused by defects of the peripheral speech-apparatus.

From The Mind of the Child, Part II The Development of the Intellect, International Education Series Edited By William T. Harris, Volume IX. by Preyer, William T.

In my last year's paper I showed that chronologically the diagnosis of dyslalia mounted step by step from a material external affair, up through the nerves until we came to the basal ganglia.

From The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 by Various

I further took steps to demonstrate and present evidence that indicated that dyslalia was in its essence some trouble with the personality.

From The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 by Various