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stereotypy
noun ste·reo·ty·py \ˈster-ē-ə-ˌtī-pē, ˈstir-\
plural ste·reo·ty·pies
Definition of STEREOTYPY
: frequent almost mechanical repetition of the same posture, movement, or form of speech (as in schizophrenia)
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First Known Use of STEREOTYPY
circa 1889
Medical Dictionary
stereotypy
noun ste·reo·ty·py \ˈster-ē-ə-ˌtī-pē, ˈstir-\
plural ste·reo·ty·pies
Medical Definition of STEREOTYPY
: frequent almost mechanical repetition of the same posture, movement, or form of speech (as in schizophrenia)
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