Speech And Language Pathology Vocabulary

noun The larynx is a part of the throat that contains the vocal cords.

• The larynx is commonly referred to as the voice box in medical terminology.
• I think I strained my larynx from singing too loudly at the concert.
• My larynx was so sore after yelling at the game last night.
• Her words caught in her larynx as she tried to speak up for herself.

verb to say or articulate (words) clearly and distinctly

adjective having a strong or noticeable quality

• The doctor pronounced the patient's name with perfect clarity.
• I always struggle to pronounce her last name correctly.
• He pronounced himself as the king of the party.
• The success of the new product was pronounced by the increase in sales.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'injuries' is a noun referring to physical harm or damage to the body.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'acquired' is an adjective describing the type of brain injuries being discussed.

• Individuals with acquired brain injuries may require long-term rehabilitation.
• People who have acquired brain injuries might need a lot of help to recover.
• Those with brain injuries they got later in life may need serious rehab.
• Acquired brain injuries can be like a storm that changes everything in an instant.