Bradyphrenia

Bradyphrenia is a neurological term referring to the slowness of thought common to many disorders of the brain.[1]

Diseases

Disorders characterized by bradyphrenia include Parkinson's disease and forms of schizophrenia. Bradyphrenia can also be a side effect of psychiatric medications.[2]

Characteristics

Patients with bradyphrenia may describe or may manifest slowed thought processes, evidenced by increased latency of response.

See also

Sluggish cognitive tempo

References

  1. Blueprints Neurology, 2nd ed.
  2. http://www.alsforums.com/definitions/bradyphrenia.html
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