alalia
Meanings
noun
- The loss of the ability to speak, especially due to paralysis of the vocal cords.
- Speech delay, a delay in the development or use of the mechanisms that produce speech.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From a- (“without”) + -lalia (“speech”).
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