stereotypy /ster·eo·ty·py/ (ster´e-o-ti″pe) persistent repetition or sameness of acts, ideas, or words.
stereotypy
stereotypy
ster·e·o·ty·py (st r  - -t  p)n. 1. The maintenance of one attitude for a long period. 2. The constant repetition of certain meaningless gestures or movements. |
stereotypy
[ster′ē·ətī′pē]
Etymology: Gk, stereos + typos, mark
the persistent, inappropriate mechanical repetition of actions, body postures, or speech patterns, usually occurring with a lack of variation in thought processes or ideas. It is often seen in patients with schizophrenia. stereotypical, adj.
stereotypy
stereotypy
Neurology A non-goal-directed automatic and/or persistent mechanical repetition of speech or motor activity; a series of repetitive complex movements that simulate motor tics, seen in Pts with hyperactivity, mental retardation,
schizophrenia, psychosis.Cf Motor tic.
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