Schizophrenia (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several psychotic disorders characterized by distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and withdrawal from social contact.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Schizophrenia affects millions of people worldwide, causing severe disruptions to their daily lives and relationships.
- She was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 25 and has been undergoing treatment ever since.
- Studies have shown that a combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of schizophrenia.
- Early signs of schizophrenia include disorganized thinking, difficulty communicating, and detachment from social interactions.
- Managing schizophrenia requires a comprehensive treatment plan, including medication, therapy, and support from family and friends.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Catatonic Type Schizophrenia
- Catatonia
- Hebephrenic Schizophrenia
- Paraphrenic Schizophrenia
- Latent Schizophrenia
- Disorganized Type Schizophrenia
- Paranoic Type Schizophrenia
- Disorganized Schizophrenia
- Paraphrenia
- Reactive Schizophrenia