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... > Nervous System Diseases > Neurologic Manifestations > Neurobehavioral Manifestations > Communication Disorders > Language Disorders > Speech Disorders > Echolalia
... > Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Neurologic Manifestations > Neurobehavioral Manifestations > Communication Disorders > Language Disorders > Speech Disorders > Echolalia
... > Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Neurobehavioral Manifestations > Communication Disorders > Language Disorders > Speech Disorders > Echolalia
... > Mental Disorders > Neurodevelopmental Disorders > Communication Disorders > Language Disorders > Speech Disorders > Echolalia

Preferred term

Echolalia  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Involuntary ("parrot-like"), meaningless repetition of a recently heard word, phrase, or song. This condition may be associated with transcortical APHASIA; SCHIZOPHRENIA; or other disorders. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p485)

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Echophrasia
  • Echo Reaction
  • Echo Speech

Allowable Qualifier(s)

In other languages

  • Écholalie

    French

  • Échophrasie
  • Répétition en écho

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