anarthria
|a-nar-thri-a|
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/ænˈɑːrθriə/
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/ænˈɑːθriə/
inability to articulate speech
Etymology
'anarthria' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anarthria,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'arthron' meant 'joint, articulation.'
'anarthria' was borrowed directly from Greek 'anarthria' into modern medical English terminology.
Initially, it meant 'without articulation,' and over time it evolved into its current medical meaning of 'inability to articulate spoken words due to neurological causes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the inability to articulate spoken words due to a neurological disorder, despite having the ability to understand language and form thoughts.
The patient was diagnosed with anarthria after the stroke.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 17:06