logopedics

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

log·​o·​pe·​dics
variants or chiefly British logopaedics
-ˈpē-diks How to pronounce logopedics (audio)
: the scientific study and treatment of speech defects
logopedic adjective
or chiefly British logopaedic
-dik How to pronounce logopedics (audio)

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“Logopedics.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/logopedics. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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