Echolalia

Tvångsupprepning av ord

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.

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