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Echolalia MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Echolalia
Tree Number(s)
C10.597.606.150.500.800.300
C23.888.592.604.150.500.800.300
Unique ID
D004454
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004454
Scope Note
Involuntary (parrot-like), meaningless repetition of a recently heard word, phrase, or song. This condition may be associated with transcortical APHASIA; SCHIZOPHRENIA; or other disorders. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p485)
Entry Term(s)
Echo Reaction
Echo Speech
Echophrasia
NLM Classification #
WM 475
Public MeSH Note
1969
History Note
1969(1964)
Date Established
1969/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1999/11/03
Echolalia Preferred
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