Learn by Diagnosis — Glossary Terms Starting With D
Discrimination
The ability to hear and distinguish between similar sounds.
Dysarthria
Weak or poorly coordinated muscles used for speech, resulting in slurred or slow speech.
Dyspraxia
A developmental coordination disorder affecting motor planning.
Date of Surgery (DOS)
The exact day, month, and year when a surgical procedure occurred.
Decreased Tone
A condition where muscles have less resistance to movement, which may lead to unstable joints and muscle weakening.
Dissociation
The capability to move one limb separately from another.
Distal
Describes something located farther away from the center or midline of the body.
Dynamic
Refers to movement and activity, as opposed to being still or static.
