Definition of Betacism

1. n. Excessive or extended use of the b sound in speech, due to conversion of other sounds into it, as through inability to distinguish them from b, or because of difficulty in pronouncing them.

Definition of Betacism

1. mispronunciation of B [n -S]

Medical Definition of Betacism

1. A defect in speech in which the sound of b is given to other consonants. Origin: G. Beta, the second letter of the alphabet (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Betacism

beta-n-acetylhexosaminidase
beta-naphthoflavone
beta-naphthol
beta-normal
beta-oxidation
beta-oxidation-condensation theory
beta-poloidal
beta-sitosterol
beta-sulfinylpyruvic acid
beta-thionase
beta-thromboglobulin
beta-tocopherol
beta-tyrosinase
beta-ureidopropionase
betacism (current term)
betacism (current term)
betacisms
betacyanin
betacyaninuria
betadine
betaherpesvirinae
betahistine
betahistine hydrochloride
betaine
betaine
betaine-aldehyde dehydrogenase
betaines
betake
betaken
betakes

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