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Definition of Dysarthria

1. Noun. Impaired articulatory ability resulting from defects in the peripheral motor nerves or in the speech musculature.

Definition of Dysarthria

1. Noun. Difficulty in articulating words due to disturbance in the form or function of the structures that modulate voice into speech. One of first indicative symptoms of myasthenia gravis brought about by an auto-immune response to acetylcholine receptors. ¹

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Definition of Dysarthria

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Medical Definition of Dysarthria

1. Imperfect articulation of speech due to disturbances of muscular control which result from damage to the central or peripheral nervous system. Origin: Gr. Arthroun = to utter distinctly This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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