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1. (n.) mutism
an inability to speak, due to a physical defect, conscious refusal, or psychogenic inhibition.
Etymology: (1815–25)
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1. (noun) mutism, muteness
the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak
"her muteness was a consequence of her deafness"
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1. (noun) mutism
the condition, state, or habit of being mute, or without speech
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1. mutism
The inability to generate oral-verbal expression, despite normal comprehension of speech. This may be associated with BRAIN DISEASES or MENTAL DISORDERS. Organic mutism may be associated with damage to the FRONTAL LOBE; BRAIN STEM; THALAMUS; and CEREBELLUM. Selective mutism is a psychological condition that usually affects children characterized by continuous refusal to speak in social situations by a child who is able and willing to speak to selected persons. Kussmal aphasia refers to mutism in psychosis. (From Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr 1994; 62(9):337-44)
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