Akinetic mutism
Akinetic Mutism
Akinetic mutism (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Akinetic mutism
- Wikipedia's article - Akinetic mutism
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski) is a medical condition characterized by a patient's inability to move or speak. The term is derived from the Greek words "a" meaning "without", "kinesis" meaning "movement", and the Latin word "mutus" meaning "silent".
Definition
Akinetic mutism is a clinical syndrome characterized by a lack of voluntary movement (Akinetic) and speech (Mutism), despite preserved consciousness and cognitive abilities. It is often associated with damage to specific areas of the brain, including the anterior cingulate cortex or the supplementary motor area.
Symptoms
Patients with akinetic mutism typically present with a lack of spontaneous movement or speech, but they are able to perceive and understand their environment. They may exhibit minimal verbal responses, limited facial expressions, and reduced spontaneous movements.
Causes
Akinetic mutism can be caused by various conditions that result in damage to the brain. These include Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Tumor, and certain Neurodegenerative Diseases such as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
Treatment
Treatment for akinetic mutism is primarily focused on addressing the underlying cause. This may involve Neurosurgery, Radiation Therapy, or Pharmacotherapy. In some cases, physical and speech therapy may also be beneficial.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Akinetic mutism
- Wikipedia's article - Akinetic mutism
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski