Lexic.us

Definition of Schizoid

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia.

2. Noun. Characterized by symptoms similar to but less severe than schizophrenia.

3. Adjective. Marked by withdrawal and inability to form close relationships.

Definition of Schizoid

1. Adjective. characterized by social withdrawal and flat affect ¹

2. Adjective. (archaic) schizophrenic ¹

3. Noun. someone with Schizoid Personality Disorder ¹

4. Noun. (archaic) someone with schizophrenia ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Schizoid

1. a person affected with a type of psychotic disorder [n -S]

Medical Definition of Schizoid

1. Socially isolated, withdrawn, having few (if any) friends or social relationships; resembling the personality features characteristic of schizophrenia, but in a milder form. See: schizoid personality. Origin: schizo(phrenia), + G. Eidos, resemblance (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Schizoid

schizocytosis schizodactyly schizogenesis schizogenic schizogenous schizogeny schizognath schizognathae schizognathism schizognathous

schizogonic schizogonies schizogonous schizogyria schizoid (current term) schizoid personality schizoid personality disorder schizoidism schizoids schizomid

schizomids schizomycete schizomycetes schizomycetic schizomycosis schizonemertea schizonticide schizonts

Other Resources: