rhinolalia

noun

rhi·​no·​la·​lia ˌrī-nə-ˈlā-lē-ə How to pronounce rhinolalia (audio)
: nasal tone in speech especially when caused by excessive closure or openness of the posterior nares

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“Rhinolalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rhinolalia. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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