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Definition of Disorganized schizophrenia
1. Noun. A form of schizophrenia characterized by severe disintegration of personality including erratic speech and childish mannerisms and bizarre behavior; usually becomes evident during puberty; the most common diagnostic category in mental institutions.
Exact synonyms: Disorganized Type Schizophrenia, Hebephrenia, Hebephrenic Schizophrenia
Generic synonyms: Dementia Praecox, Schizophrenia, Schizophrenic Disorder, Schizophrenic Psychosis
Derivative terms: Hebephrenic
Generic synonyms: Dementia Praecox, Schizophrenia, Schizophrenic Disorder, Schizophrenic Psychosis
Derivative terms: Hebephrenic
Definition of Disorganized schizophrenia
1. Noun. (pathology) A form of schizophrenia marked by disorganized behavior and speech aswell as inappropriate emotional responses or affect. ¹
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