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What is the definition or description of: loss of speech?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Loss of speech: Mutism = inability to speak. Aphasia = loss of language or communication ability.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Speech deficits?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Speech deficits: Speech deficits = impairment in oral communication.
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Last updated Jul 29, 2017
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