noun
- Plural of coprolalia; instances or occurrences of involuntary utterance of obscene or scatological words, often associated with Tourette syndrome.
Usage: medical; psychology; formal
Examples
- The neurologist documented several coprolalias in the patient's clinical record.
- Not all individuals with Tourette syndrome experience coprolalias.
- The study examined the frequency and severity of coprolalias across different age groups.
- Coprolalias represent only one type of vocal tic that may occur in certain neurological conditions.