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Preferred term

Mutism  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Aphasia, Kussmaul
  • Conversion Mutism
  • Conversion Mutisms
  • Kussmaul Aphasia
  • Mutism, Conversion
  • Mutism, Organic
  • Mutisms, Conversion
  • Mutisms, Organic
  • Organic Mutism
  • Organic Mutisms
  • Selective Mutism

Scope note

  • 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)

History note

  • 1969(1963)

In other languages

  • puhumattomuus

    Finnish

  • elektiivinen mutismi
  • mutismi
  • mutismus
  • mutismus electivus
  • valikoiva puhumattomuus
  • Mutism

    Swedish

  • Kussmauls afasi
  • Selektiv mutism
  • Stumhet

URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D009155

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