idiolalia

/ˌaɪdɪoʊˈlɑːliə/; /ˌaɪdɪoʊˈlɛliə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of speech disorder characterized by the repetition of sounds, syllables, or words, often resulting from brain injury or disease.

“The patient was diagnosed with idiolalia after a traumatic brain injury.”

Synonyms

  • dysarthria
  • dysphasia