DISORGANIZED SCHIZOPHRENIA
\dɪsˈɔːɡɐnˌa͡ɪzd skˌɪtsəfɹˈiːni͡ə], \dɪsˈɔːɡɐnˌaɪzd skˌɪtsəfɹˈiːniə], \d_ɪ_s_ˈɔː_ɡ_ɐ_n_ˌaɪ_z_d s_k_ˌɪ_t_s_ə_f_ɹ_ˈiː_n_iə]\
Definitions of DISORGANIZED SCHIZOPHRENIA
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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
By Princeton University
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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
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A type of schizophrenia characterized by frequent incoherence; marked loosening of associations, or grossly disorganized behavior and flat or grossly inappropriate affect that does not meet the criteria for the catatonic type; associated features include extreme social withdrawal, grimacing, mannerisms, mirror gazing, inappropriate giggling, and other odd behavior. (Dorland, 27th ed)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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