Lalopathy
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Lalopathy is a term introduced by Kussmaul to denote dysarthria, including dislalias and dysphasia. Dislalias are articulation disorders caused by diseases or developmental defects of the peripheral speech apparatus and their motor nerves, while dysphasia refers to various speech disorders, particularly mild forms of aphasia.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
LALOPATHY (from Greek lalein-to speak much and pathos-disease), a term introduced by Kussmaul for denoting dysarthria (see), including dislalias and dysphasia. By dislalias are meant articulation disorders caused by diseases or developmental defects of the peripheral speech apparatus (tongue, lips, soft palate, etc.) and their motor nerves. These include, besides alalia, mogilalia, in which the formation of individual sounds becomes impossible, and paralalia, in which words or sounds are mixed with others. By dysphasia is understood any disorder of diction, especially minor degrees of aphasia.
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“Lalopathy.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/lalopathy/