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Term ID: | 7573 |
Name: | Mutism |
Definition: | 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) |
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ParentIDs: | MESH:D013064|MESH:D019952 |
TreeNumbers: | C10.597.606.150.500.800.500 |C23.888.592.604.150.500.800.500 |F03.550.700 |
Synonyms: | Aphasia, Kussmaul |Aphasia, Kussmaul's |Conversion Mutism |Conversion Mutisms |Elective Mutism |Elective Mutisms |Kussmaul Aphasia |Kussmaul's Aphasia |Kussmauls Aphasia |Mutism, Conversion |Mutism, Elective |Mutism, Organic |Mutisms |Mutisms, Conversion |Mutisms, Ele |
Slim Mappings: | Mental disorder|Nervous system disease|Signs and symptoms |
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MedGen: D009155
MeSH: D009155
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Genes: | Phenotypes | | Disease Causing ClinVar Variants | |
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