echolalia

n. mechanical repetition of words and phrases uttered by another individual. It is often a symptom of a neurological or developmental disorder, particularly catatonic schizophrenia or autism. Also called echophrasia.

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April 26th 2024

heteronomous

adj. under the control of or influenced by various external factors. Compare autonomous.