Velopharyngeal inadequacy
Velopharyngeal Inadequacy
Velopharyngeal inadequacy (pronounced: vee-lo-fa-rin-gee-al in-ad-e-kwuh-see) is a medical condition that affects the velopharyngeal mechanism and results in an inability to completely close off the nasopharynx from the oropharynx during speech or swallowing.
Etymology
The term "Velopharyngeal inadequacy" is derived from the Latin words 'velum' meaning veil, 'pharynx' meaning throat, and the English word 'inadequacy' meaning not enough or insufficient.
Symptoms
Symptoms of velopharyngeal inadequacy include hypernasality, nasal emission, and articulation disorders. These symptoms are often noticeable when the individual is speaking or swallowing.
Causes
Velopharyngeal inadequacy can be caused by a variety of factors including cleft palate, neuromuscular disorders, or damage to the pharynx or soft palate.
Treatment
Treatment for velopharyngeal inadequacy often involves speech therapy to improve articulation and resonance. In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to correct the physical structures involved.
Related Terms
- Velopharyngeal insufficiency: A related condition where the velopharyngeal closure is inadequate due to a physical or anatomical defect.
- Velopharyngeal dysfunction: A broader term that includes both velopharyngeal inadequacy and insufficiency.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Velopharyngeal inadequacy
- Wikipedia's article - Velopharyngeal inadequacy
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