dysarthria
noun
dys·ar·thria
di-ˈsär-thrē-ə 
: difficulty in articulating words due to disease of the central nervous system
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Besides working to restore vocal function, people with dysarthria can also employ various tactics to improve their communication.
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
There are six basic subdivisions of dysarthria, distinguished by their typical sound but also by the part of the brain involved.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
Classical symptoms include symmetrical quadriplegia, dysarthria, dysphagia, confusion, and pseudobulbar palsy.
—Maryn McKenna, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2011
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
There are six basic subdivisions of dysarthria, distinguished by their typical sound but also by the part of the brain involved.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
Classical symptoms include symmetrical quadriplegia, dysarthria, dysphagia, confusion, and pseudobulbar palsy.
—Maryn McKenna, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2011
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“Dysarthria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dysarthria. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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dysarthria
noun
dys·ar·thria
dis-ˈär-thrē-ə
: difficulty in articulating words due to disease of the central nervous system compare dysphasia
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