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What is the term for substituting inappropriate words for what you're trying to say when you can't remember?

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Specializes in Psychiatry

Words: Some terms are coprologia or neologia, clang association or word salad if used in sentences.

Answered 7/15/2012

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A member asked:

What is the term for substituting inappropriate words for what you're trying to say when you can't remember?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

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