Exophasic

/ˌɛksəˈfeɪzɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by exophasia, or describing speech that appears to come from an external source.

Etymology

From 'exophasia' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic'. This adjective form allows medical professionals to describe symptoms or manifestations of external or alien speech phenomena.

Kelly Says

Exophasic speech patterns in certain neurological conditions make patients feel like their words belong to someone else—it's one of the strangest ways the brain can malfunction, separating the feeling of ownership from actual speech production.

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