Medical term:
latah
la·tah
(lah'tah),One of the pathologic startle syndromes. A culture-bound disorder characterized by an exaggerated physical response to being startled or to unexpected suggestion, the afflicted involuntarily uttering cries or executing movements in response to command or in imitation of what they hear or see in others.
See also: jumping disease.
See also: jumping disease.
[Malay, ticklish]
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latah
(lä′tə)n.
1. A culture-specific startle response seen primarily in Malaysia and Indonesia, characterized by abnormal behaviors such as mimicry and unquestioning obedience to others.
2. An individual who exhibits this response.
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la·tah
(lah'tah)One of the pathologic startle syndromes. A culture-bound disorder characterized by an exaggerated physical response to being startled or to unexpected suggestion, those afflicted involuntarily uttering cries or executing movements in response to command or in imitation of what they hear or see in others.
See also: jumping disease
See also: jumping disease
[Malay, ticklish]
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