palilalia

noun

pali·​la·​lia ˌpal-ə-ˈlā-lē-ə How to pronounce palilalia (audio)
: a speech defect marked by abnormal repetition of syllables, words, or phrases

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“Palilalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/palilalia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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