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Definition of Mussitation
1. Noun. A low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech.
Exact synonyms: Murmur, Murmuration, Murmuring, Mutter, Muttering
Generic synonyms: Sound
Derivative terms: Murmur, Murmurer, Murmurous, Murmur, Murmur, Mussitate, Mutter, Mutterer, Mutter
Generic synonyms: Sound
Derivative terms: Murmur, Murmurer, Murmurous, Murmur, Murmur, Mussitate, Mutter, Mutterer, Mutter
Definition of Mussitation
1. n. A speaking in a low tone; mumbling.
Definition of Mussitation
1. Noun. speech conducted in a hushed manner, akin to a whisper or a murmur. ¹
2. Noun. (medicine) A comatose patient's action of forming words with his lips without producing sound. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Mussitation
1. Movements of the lips as if speaking, but without sound; observed in delirium and in semicoma. Origin: L. Mussito, to murmur constantly, fr. Musso, pp. -atus, to mutter (05 Mar 2000)
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