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Definition of Mutism
1. Noun. The condition of being unable or unwilling to speak. "Her muteness was a consequence of her deafness"
Exact synonyms: Muteness
Generic synonyms: Condition, Status
Specialized synonyms: Deaf-muteness, Deaf-mutism
Derivative terms: Mute, Mute
Generic synonyms: Condition, Status
Specialized synonyms: Deaf-muteness, Deaf-mutism
Derivative terms: Mute, Mute
Definition of Mutism
1. n. The condition, state, or habit of being mute, or without speech.
Definition of Mutism
1. muteness [n -S] - See also: muteness
Medical Definition of Mutism
1. Inability or refusal to speak. Origin: L. Mutus = unable to speak, inarticulate This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
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