Perseverate

What does "Perseverate" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Perseverate is a term used in medicine to describe a situation where someone repeats a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or gesture, even when the stimulus that led to the response has changed. It's often seen in individuals with brain injuries, certain psychiatric conditions, or developmental disorders. For example, a person might continue to wash their hands even after they are clean, or keep repeating a word they heard earlier. It's like getting stuck on a thought or action and not being able to move on.

Confusing Medical Report?

BaluMed makes medicine understandable! Our extensive medical report explanation 'translates' complex medical terms from MRI findings and discharge summaries into easily understandable language. With a combination of artificial intelligence and medical expertise, we offer quickly available and reliable information.

  • Extensive. Summary, explanation per section, glossary.
  • Fast & Reliable. Doctor-reviewed, receive today.
  • Privacy. Documents are automatically anonymized.
  • Multilingual. English or German.