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alalia
alalia Alalia is a historical term for partial or complete loss of the ability to articulate speech, or for imperfect articulation, usually linked to paralysis affecting the speech muscles such as the lips, tongue, or larynx.
Alalia is a historical term for partial or complete loss of the ability to articulate speech, or for imperfect articulation, usually linked to paralysis affecting the speech muscles such as the lips, tongue, or larynx. The source also notes a less preferred historical use for loss of speech elements due to cerebral disease.