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Disorders characterized by bradyphrenia include [[Parkinson's disease]] and forms of [[schizophrenia]]. Bradyphrenia can also be a side effect of psychiatric medications.<ref>http://www.alsforums.com/definitions/bradyphrenia.html</ref> {{Failed verification|date=August 2012}}
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Disorders characterized by bradyphrenia include [[Parkinson's disease]] and forms of [[schizophrenia]]. Bradyphrenia can also be a side effect of psychiatric medications.<ref>http://www.alsforums.com/definitions/bradyphrenia.html</ref>
   
 
==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==

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Bradyphrenia is a neurological term referring to the slowness of thought common to many disorders of the brain.[1]

Diseases

Disorders characterized by bradyphrenia include Parkinson's disease and forms of schizophrenia. Bradyphrenia can also be a side effect of psychiatric medications.[2]

Characteristics

Patients with bradyphrenia may describe or may manifest slowed thought processes, evidenced by increased latency of response.

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