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Definition of Catatonic schizophrenia
1. Noun. A form of schizophrenia characterized by a tendency to remain in a fixed stuporous state for long periods; the catatonia may give way to short periods of extreme excitement.
Exact synonyms: Catatonia, Catatonic Type Schizophrenia
Generic synonyms: Dementia Praecox, Schizophrenia, Schizophrenic Disorder, Schizophrenic Psychosis
Terms within: Catatonia
Derivative terms: Catatonic
Generic synonyms: Dementia Praecox, Schizophrenia, Schizophrenic Disorder, Schizophrenic Psychosis
Terms within: Catatonia
Derivative terms: Catatonic
Medical Definition of Catatonic schizophrenia
1. Schizophrenia characterised by marked disturbance, which may involve stupor, negativism, rigidity, excitement, or posturing; sometimes there is rapid alteration between the extremes of excitement and stupor. Associated features include stereotypic behaviour, mannerisms, and waxy flexibility; mutism is particularly common. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Catatonic Schizophrenia
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