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mutism

/ˈmjuːtɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does mutism mean?

noun

The state of being unable or unwilling to speak, often due to psychological or emotional reasons. A condition in which a person is unable to speak.

Example

"The patient's mutism was a symptom of her post-traumatic stress disorder."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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