1. Plural of dysarthria; neurological disorders characterized by difficulty in articulating speech due to weakness, incoordination, or paralysis of the muscles used in speaking.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Often used in speech-language pathology and neurology contexts

Examples

• The neurologist diagnosed several dysarthrias in patients with Parkinson's disease.
• Speech therapists work with individuals who have dysarthrias to improve intelligibility.
• Dysarthrias can result from stroke, cerebral palsy, or traumatic brain injury.
• The patient's dysarthrias made it difficult for others to understand her speech.
• Treatment for dysarthrias may include exercises to strengthen the muscles involved in speaking.
• Different types of dysarthrias affect speech in distinct ways depending on the underlying neurological condition.