The loss of the ability to speak is called
A) apraxia.
B) aphasia.
C) anarthria.
D) dysarthria.

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The loss of the ability to speak is specifically called anarthria. Apraxia refers to the inability to perform voluntary movements despite having the desire and physical ability to do so, dysarthria refers to difficulty in articulating speech, and aphasia refers to a broader set of language impairments, including difficulty in understanding or producing language.

The Loss of the Ability to Speak Is Called