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akinetic mutism
akinetic mutism Akinetic mutism is a syndrome in which a person is awake but remains silent and largely motionless, even though the basic pathways for movement and sensation are still intact.
Akinetic mutism is a syndrome in which a person is awake but remains silent and largely motionless, even though the basic pathways for movement and sensation are still intact. It is associated with damage or dysfunction in both frontal lobes, especially the anterior cingulate region, and can severely reduce the ability to start movement or communicate.