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Descriptor
English
:
Mutism
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Mutismo
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Mutismo
Synonyms
English
:
Selective Mutism
Kussmaul Aphasia
Tree Number:
C10.597.606.150.500.800.500
C23.888.592.604.150.500.800.500
F03.550.700
Definition
English
:
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
English
:
1969(1963)
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
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prevention & control
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radiography
rehabilitation
radionuclide imaging
surgery
therapy
urine
ultrasonography
virology
Record Number:
9347
Unique Identifier:
D009155
Occurrence in VHL
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