Meaning of the word "speech therapy" in English

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speech therapy

US /ˈspiːtʃ ˌθer.ə.pi/
UK /ˈspiːtʃ ˌθer.ə.pi/
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Noun

1.

the training given to people who have problems speaking, for example, because of a speech impediment or a hearing problem

Example:
The child is receiving speech therapy to improve articulation.
After the stroke, he needed intensive speech therapy.
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