Speech-Language Pathology
| Definition: |
The study of speech or language disorders and their diagnosis and correction. |
| Notes: |
SPEC: SPEC qualif; the specialty devoted to study of speech & language disord, their diag & ther; do not confuse with the patient or dis ( = SPEECH DISORDERS or LANGUAGE DISORDERS); AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION is also available; DF: SPEEC |
| Also Called: |
Language Pathology,Pathology, Speech |
| Previously Indexed: |
Speech Therapy (1966-1979) |
Speech-Language Pathology Definitions and Terms
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