selective mutism

English

Noun

selective mutism (uncountable)

(clinical psychology, psychiatry) A severe form of social anxiety disorder characterized by a total inability to speak or communicate orally in certain social settings. The inability to speak is involuntary and persistent, and is not caused by a communication disorder, neurodevelopmental disorder, psychotic disorder, or intellectual disability.

Synonyms

(outdated) elective mutism

Derived terms

selectively mute

Translations

inability to speak in certain social settings

Spanish: mutismo selectivo m

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