Meaning & use
palilalia
A speech disorder in which a person involuntarily repeats words, phrases, or syllables, often with increasing speed.
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Palilalia can occur in patients with certain neurological conditions, such as Tourette syndrome.
The speech therapist worked with him to manage his palilalia.
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Palilalia is a clinical, technical term used in neurology and speech pathology rather than everyday conversation.
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