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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)
| Descriptor ID |
D009155
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C10.597.606.150.500.800.500 C23.888.592.604.150.500.800.500 F03.550.700
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| Concept/Terms |
Selective Mutism- Selective Mutism
- Mutism, Selective
- Mutism, Voluntary
- Mutisms, Voluntary
- Voluntary Mutism
- Voluntary Mutisms
- Mutism, Elective
- Elective Mutism
- Elective Mutisms
- Mutisms, Elective
Mutism, Organic- Mutism, Organic
- Mutisms, Organic
- Organic Mutism
- Organic Mutisms
Kussmaul Aphasia- Kussmaul Aphasia
- Aphasia, Kussmaul
- Kussmaul's Aphasia
- Aphasia, Kussmaul's
- Kussmauls Aphasia
Mutism, Conversion- Mutism, Conversion
- Conversion Mutism
- Conversion Mutisms
- Mutisms, Conversion
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