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hebephrenia Definition

he·be·phre·nia (hē′bi frē′nē ə)

noun

a form of schizophrenia characterized by childish or silly behavior, disorganized thinking, delusions, and hallucinations, usually beginning in adolescence

Etymology: ModL < Gr hēbē, youth + phrēn, the mind

Related Forms:

  • hebephrenic he′·be·phren′·ic (-fren′ik) adjective

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