Definition of mutism in English:

mutism

noun ˈmjuːtɪz(ə)mˈmjudˌɪzəm

mass noun

1Inability to speak, typically as a result of congenital deafness or brain damage.
（通常指先天性失聪或脑损伤引起的）哑
Example sentencesExamples
- Damage can occur to the basal ganglia or to the frontal lobes (behind the brow) which control initiation of speech, causing mutism when damaged.
1. 1.1 Unwillingness or refusal to speak, arising from psychological causes such as depression or trauma.
  （精神沮丧、心灵创伤等心理原因引起的）缄默症
  Example sentencesExamples
  A 14-year-old boy with a pre-existing history of autism exhibited stupor with mutism, akinesia, rigidity, waxy flexibility, posturing, facial grimacing and involuntary movements of the upper extremities.
  Selective mutism would manifest only in particular social situations rather than globally.
  Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder that is usually specific to certain settings, such as a school classroom.
  Others suffered from psychoneurotic symptoms alone - mutism, loss of speech, hysterical twitching, and uncontrollable jerkings of arms and legs.
  Some were 9 and practiced selective mutism; they chose to not talk - to not say one word ever - during school.

Origin

Early 19th century: from French mutisme, from Latin mutus 'mute'.

Definition of mutism in US English:

mutism

nounˈmyo͞odˌizəmˈmjudˌɪzəm

1Inability to speak, typically as a result of congenital deafness or brain damage.
（通常指先天性失聪或脑损伤引起的）哑
Example sentencesExamples
- Damage can occur to the basal ganglia or to the frontal lobes (behind the brow) which control initiation of speech, causing mutism when damaged.
1. 1.1 Unwillingness or refusal to speak, arising from psychological causes such as depression or trauma.
  （精神沮丧、心灵创伤等心理原因引起的）缄默症
  Example sentencesExamples
  A 14-year-old boy with a pre-existing history of autism exhibited stupor with mutism, akinesia, rigidity, waxy flexibility, posturing, facial grimacing and involuntary movements of the upper extremities.
  Selective mutism would manifest only in particular social situations rather than globally.
  Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder that is usually specific to certain settings, such as a school classroom.
  Some were 9 and practiced selective mutism; they chose to not talk - to not say one word ever - during school.
  Others suffered from psychoneurotic symptoms alone - mutism, loss of speech, hysterical twitching, and uncontrollable jerkings of arms and legs.

Origin

Early 19th century: from French mutisme, from Latin mutus ‘mute’.

词汇	mutism
释义	Definition of mutism in English: mutism noun ˈmjuːtɪz(ə)mˈmjudˌɪzəm mass noun 1Inability to speak, typically as a result of congenital deafness or brain damage. （通常指先天性失聪或脑损伤引起的）哑 Example sentencesExamples Damage can occur to the basal ganglia or to the frontal lobes (behind the brow) which control initiation of speech, causing mutism when damaged. 1.1 Unwillingness or refusal to speak, arising from psychological causes such as depression or trauma. （精神沮丧、心灵创伤等心理原因引起的）缄默症 Example sentencesExamples A 14-year-old boy with a pre-existing history of autism exhibited stupor with mutism, akinesia, rigidity, waxy flexibility, posturing, facial grimacing and involuntary movements of the upper extremities. Selective mutism would manifest only in particular social situations rather than globally. Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder that is usually specific to certain settings, such as a school classroom. Others suffered from psychoneurotic symptoms alone - mutism, loss of speech, hysterical twitching, and uncontrollable jerkings of arms and legs. Some were 9 and practiced selective mutism; they chose to not talk - to not say one word ever - during school. Origin Early 19th century: from French mutisme, from Latin mutus 'mute'. Definition of mutism in US English: mutism nounˈmyo͞odˌizəmˈmjudˌɪzəm 1Inability to speak, typically as a result of congenital deafness or brain damage. （通常指先天性失聪或脑损伤引起的）哑 Example sentencesExamples Damage can occur to the basal ganglia or to the frontal lobes (behind the brow) which control initiation of speech, causing mutism when damaged. 1.1 Unwillingness or refusal to speak, arising from psychological causes such as depression or trauma. （精神沮丧、心灵创伤等心理原因引起的）缄默症 Example sentencesExamples A 14-year-old boy with a pre-existing history of autism exhibited stupor with mutism, akinesia, rigidity, waxy flexibility, posturing, facial grimacing and involuntary movements of the upper extremities. Selective mutism would manifest only in particular social situations rather than globally. Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder that is usually specific to certain settings, such as a school classroom. Some were 9 and practiced selective mutism; they chose to not talk - to not say one word ever - during school. Others suffered from psychoneurotic symptoms alone - mutism, loss of speech, hysterical twitching, and uncontrollable jerkings of arms and legs. Origin Early 19th century: from French mutisme, from Latin mutus ‘mute’.
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