Svensk definition
Ofrivillig, mekanisk upprepning av nyligen hörda ord, fraser eller sångtexter. Fenomenet kan ha samband med transkortikal afasi, schizofreni eller andra störningar. Syn. ekolali.
Echolalia
Tvångsupprepning av ord
Engelsk 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)
Svenska synonymer
Ekolali
Engelska synonymer
Echo Speech — Speech, Echo — Echophrasia — Echo Reaction — Reaction, Echo — Reactions, Echo