ABSTRACT
The term mutism is derived from the Latin mutus, meaning
‘inability to speak’.
Mute patients, as noted, do not speak; although in some cases
patients may make some noises, such as grunts, there is no
verbalization.
The term mutism is derived from the Latin mutus, meaning
‘inability to speak’.
Mute patients, as noted, do not speak; although in some cases
patients may make some noises, such as grunts, there is no
verbalization.