Definition of Latah

1. Noun. (pathology) A condition found in Malaysia and nearby areas characterised by extreme suggestibility; also, a person suffering from this malady. ¹

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Medical Definition of Latah

1. One of the pathological startle syndromes. A culture bound disorder characterised by an exaggerated physical response to being startled or to unexpected suggestion, the subjects involuntarily uttering cries or executing movements in response to command or in imitation of what they hear or see in others. See: jumping disease. Origin: Malay, ticklish (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Latah

lastborn
lastborns
lasted
laster
lasters
lastery
lasting
lastingly
lastingness
lastingnesses
lastings
lastly
lastness
lasts
lat
latah (current term)
latahs
latakia
latakias
latamoxef
latanier
latanier palm
latanoprost
latch
latch-key
latch-key child
latch-key children
latch key
latch on
latch onto

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