idiolalia


id·i·o·la·li·a

(id'ē-ō-lā'lē-ă), Use of a language invented by the person himself. [idio- + G. lalia, talk]

id·i·o·glos·si·a

(id'ē-ō-glos'ē-ă) 1. A unique spoken language invented by a person, differing markedly from normal speech and for the most part unintelligible to listeners, so that it is not a useful form of communication; usually a sign of psychosis or mental retardation. 2. A type of spoken communication developed by and used between twins.
Synonym(s): idiolalia. [idio- + G. glōssa, tongue, speech]