Definition

A condition that makes it hard to speak clearly because the muscles used for speech are weak or not working properly.

Example

After the stroke, he struggled with dysarthria and found it difficult to communicate.

Conversation

I heard that Jenna has been struggling with dysarthria lately.

Yeah, it makes it really hard for her to speak clearly.

That's tough; I can't imagine how frustrating that must be for her.

Absolutely, but she's working with a speech therapist to improve.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dysarthria → It is formed from "dys-" (meaning difficult or impaired) and "arthria" (from Greek "arthron", meaning joint or articulation). The word describes a condition characterized by difficult or impaired articulation of speech.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dys-' meaning difficult and 'arthron' relating to articulation — this helps you remember that dysarthria refers to difficulty in speaking clearly.

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