Speech And Language Disorders

noun loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage

• Aphasia is a language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.
• My grandmother had aphasia after her stroke and had trouble finding the right words to say.
• I heard that dude has aphasia and can't even speak properly.
• His aphasia felt like a barrier between him and the rest of the world.

verb to say something suddenly and without thinking, often because you are excited or nervous

• She couldn't help but blurt out the answer during the important presentation.
• I accidentally blurted out the surprise party plans to my sister.
• Why did you have to blurt out our secret like that?
• The truth seemed to blurt out from his eyes before he could even speak.

noun a change made to rectify an error or mistake

verb to make a change to rectify an error or mistake

• The professor provided detailed feedback for each student's paper, including suggestions for correction.
• I made a correction to the spelling error in your email before sending it out.
• I had to do a quick correction on my makeup before heading out the door.
• Sometimes a small correction in attitude can make a big difference in how others perceive you.

noun a language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate

• Dysphasia is a language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.
• My grandmother has dysphasia, so we use simple words and gestures to help her understand us.
• I heard that guy at the party has dysphasia, so be patient when talking to him.
• Dealing with dysphasia can sometimes feel like trying to speak a foreign language without knowing any words.

adjective expressed in a way that is unclear or difficult to understand

• The professor's lecture was so complex that it left many students feeling inarticulate when trying to ask questions.
• I always feel inarticulate when I try to explain my feelings to my friends.
• I was so nervous during the interview that I became completely inarticulate.
• His emotions were so overwhelming that he found himself inarticulate, unable to express how he truly felt.

noun a movable or fixed structure that forms the mouth of a person or animal, containing the teeth and used for biting and eating

• The surgeon had to carefully realign the patient's fractured jaw.
• I can't believe she punched him in the jaw!
• That joke really dropped my jaw!
• Her performance was so stunning, it left everyone's jaws on the floor.

verb speaking with a lisp, a speech defect characterized by the inability to pronounce sibilant consonants

• The child's lisping speech impediment required speech therapy.
• She found his lisping accent charming.
• I can't understand what he's saying with all that lisping.
• Her lisping laughter filled the room with joy.

noun the state of being unable to speak or communicate verbally

• The muteness of the protagonist in the novel symbolizes his internal struggle.
• Her muteness in social situations often leads to misunderstandings.
• I can't stand his muteness during arguments, it's so frustrating!
• The muteness of the abandoned house spoke volumes about its neglected state.

noun the study of the sounds of a language, including their distribution and patterns

• The study of phonology is crucial in understanding the sound system of a language.
• Learning about phonology can help you improve your pronunciation.
• I never really understood all that phonology stuff in language class.
• Just like how phonology analyzes sounds, we can analyze the different tones in a conversation.

noun A special school is a school specifically designed to cater to the needs of students with special educational needs or disabilities.

• The special school provides individualized education for students with disabilities.
• My cousin attends a special school for kids with learning differences.
• I heard that special school is lit, they have the coolest teachers.
• Being in that special school felt like being in a bubble, away from the pressures of mainstream education.

noun a part of the body involved in the production of speech, such as the larynx or vocal cords

• The speech organ, also known as the vocal tract, plays a crucial role in producing sounds for speech.
• If you strain your speech organ too much, you might end up losing your voice.
• I heard she's getting surgery on her speech organ to improve her singing.
• His words flowed smoothly as if his speech organ was a finely tuned instrument.

noun A person trained in a particular type of therapy, such as physical therapy or psychotherapy

• The therapist provided cognitive behavioral therapy to help the patient manage their anxiety.
• I have a therapist appointment later to talk about my stress at work.
• My therapist is the best, she really helps me sort through my thoughts.
• Sometimes I feel like my dog is my therapist, he always listens without judgment.

noun The passage that leads from the back of the mouth of a person or animal to the stomach, through which food and air pass.

adjective There is no applicable adjective for the word 'throat'.

• The doctor examined the patient's throat for any signs of infection.
• I think I'm coming down with a sore throat.
• I can't believe he talked behind my back, it really sticks in my throat.
• The lies he told were hard to swallow, they felt like a lump in my throat.

noun a person who is unable to speak or articulate clearly due to nervousness or shyness

• During the presentation, I found myself tongue tied and struggled to articulate my thoughts clearly.
• I always get tongue tied whenever I try to talk to my crush.
• I was totally tongue tied when I tried to speak in front of the whole class.
• Her beauty left me completely tongue tied, unable to form any coherent sentences.

noun a person who is unable to speak due to a physical impairment of the voice

adjective describing a condition in which a person is unable to speak due to a physical impairment of the voice

• The patient was diagnosed with an aphonic condition, causing them to lose their ability to speak.
• My friend's throat infection left them aphonic for a few days.
• I can't believe I went all aphonic during my presentation, it was so embarrassing.
• The singer's performance was so powerful, it left the audience aphonic with awe.

noun a misalignment or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches when they approach each other as the jaws close

• Malocclusion is a misalignment of the teeth that can cause dental problems.
• My dentist told me I have malocclusion, which is why I need braces.
• I never realized I had malocclusion until my orthodontist pointed it out.
• In a metaphorical sense, malocclusion can represent the imbalance in one's life.

noun a medical condition characterized by difficulty swallowing

• Dysphagia is a medical condition characterized by difficulty swallowing.
• My grandmother has dysphagia and has to eat soft foods.
• Dealing with dysphagia can be a real pain in the neck.
• Overcoming dysphagia feels like trying to swallow a whole watermelon.

noun the branch of science and medicine concerned with the study of hearing, balance, and related disorders

• The field of audiology focuses on the study and treatment of hearing disorders.
• My cousin is studying audiology in college to become a hearing specialist.
• I never knew audiology was such a cool career choice!
• In the symphony of healthcare professions, audiology plays a vital role in ensuring proper hearing health.

noun a specific musical pitch

• The musician displayed impressive absolute pitch during the performance, accurately identifying each note without any reference.
• My friend has absolute pitch, so she can play any song by ear without needing sheet music.
• I wish I had absolute pitch like that guy - he can tune his guitar perfectly without a tuner!
• Having absolute pitch in business means being able to quickly assess a situation and make the right decision without hesitation.