Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia, from the
Greek roots schizein (σχίζειν, "to split") and phrēn, phren- (φρήν, φρεν-, "
mind"), is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental illness characterized by impairments in the
perception or expression of
reality, most commonly manifesting as auditory
hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre
delusions or
disorganized speech and thinking in the context of significant social or occupational dysfunction. Onset of symptoms typically occurs in young adulthood, with approximately 0.4–0.6% of the population affected. Diagnosis is based on the patient's self-reported experiences and observed behavior. No laboratory test for schizophrenia exists.
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Schizophrener (der)
n.
schizophrenic, one who suffers from schizophrenia (severe psychotic disorder) (Psychology)
schizophren
adj.
schizophrenic, suffering from schizophrenia (severe psychotic disorder) (Psychology)
schizophrène
n.
schizophrenic, (Psychology) one who suffers from schizophrenia (severe psychotic disorder)
adj.
schizophrenic, (Psychology) suffering from schizophrenia (severe psychotic disorder)