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)

Descriptor ID	D009155
MeSH Number(s)	C10.597.606.150.500.800.500 C23.888.592.604.150.500.800.500 F03.625.875
Concept/Terms	Mutism Mutism Mutisms Selective Mutism Selective Mutism Mutism, Selective Mutism, Voluntary Mutisms, Voluntary Voluntary Mutism Voluntary Mutisms Mutism, Elective Elective Mutism Elective Mutisms Mutisms, Elective Mutism, Organic Mutism, Organic Mutisms, Organic Organic Mutism Organic Mutisms Kussmaul Aphasia Kussmaul Aphasia Aphasia, Kussmaul Kussmaul's Aphasia Aphasia, Kussmaul's Kussmauls Aphasia Mutism, Conversion Mutism, Conversion Conversion Mutism Conversion Mutisms Mutisms, Conversion

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