hebephrenia

hebephrenia definition - medical

he·be·phre·ni·a (hēˌbə-frēˈnē-ə, -frĕnˈē-ə)

noun
A schizophrenia, usually starting at puberty, characterized by foolish mannerisms, senseless laughter, delusions, hallucinations, and regressive behavior. Also called disorganized schizophrenia, hebephrenic schizophrenia.

Related Forms:

  • heˌbe·phrenˈic (-frĕnˈĭk, -frēˈnĭk) adjective

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