echolalia

• Substantivo que designa a repetição involuntária de sons ou palavras ditas por outra pessoa, observada no desenvolvimento infantil inicial e como sintoma de alguns quadros psiquiátricos, como a esquizofrenia.

A noun referring to the involuntary repetition of sounds or words spoken by others, observed in early childhood development and as a symptom in certain psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia.

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1. Infant repetitionC1formalmedical

   The repetition of sounds or words spoken by others, typically observed in infants as part of language development.

   Ecolalia

   • The baby's echolalia was a normal part of learning to speak.
   • Echolalia in toddlers often helps them practice new sounds.
   • Parents noticed echolalia when their child repeated phrases from songs.

   Sinônimosechoing

2. Psychiatric symptomC1formalmedical

   A mechanical and involuntary repetition of another person's words, often associated with conditions like schizophrenia or autism spectrum disorder.

   Sintoma psiquiátrico

   • The patient exhibited echolalia, repeating the doctor's questions verbatim.
   • Echolalia can be a symptom of certain neurological disorders.
   • Therapists work with individuals to manage echolalia in social settings.