echolalia

• 指不由自主地重复他人说过的声音或词语的现象，常见于幼儿语言发展期，也可作为精神分裂症等精神疾病的症状。

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.

   模仿言语

   • 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.

   同义词echoing

2. Psychiatric symptomC1formalmedical

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

   精神症状

   • 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.