dyslalia

noun

dys·​la·​lia dis-ˈlā-lē-ə How to pronounce dyslalia (audio) -ˈlal-ē-ə How to pronounce dyslalia (audio)
: a speech defect caused by malformation of or imperfect distribution of nerves to the organs of articulation (as the tongue)

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“Dyslalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dyslalia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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