speech pathology

[ speech puh-thol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. speech-language pathology ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of speech pathology¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Later, his mother, Christine, said, “We put him in a speech pathology school, and he didn’t have any words at that point. One day the director runs out and says, ‘Noah sang a whole song!’

From New York Times

In fact, the course emphasized speech pathology and audiology.

From New York Times

Her early college days were similarly circuitous, with McElroy eventually landing on speech pathology as a career after graduating from Kansas State University with a master’s degree in 1963.

From Seattle Times

Incorporating her expertise in speech pathology, McElroy was always hyperfocused on finding a melody in the staccato of syllables and the rhythm of sentences.

From Seattle Times

Lovat is scheduled to begin her senior year studying speech pathology in late August.

From Los Angeles Times