Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anarthric

Adjective

/ˌænˈɑːr.θrɪk/

Definition

Describing a condition where a person is unable to produce spoken language due to neurological disorders.

Examples

After the stroke, he became anarthric and struggled to communicate verbally.
The therapist worked with the patient to improve speech despite her anarthric condition.

Meaning

The term ‘anarthric’ refers to the inability to articulate words clearly and effectively, often as a result of a neurological impairment that affects the muscles involved in speech.