- hebephrenic schizophrenia
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hebephrenic schizophrenia
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hebephrenic — Relating to or characterized by hebephrenia. * * * he·be·phre·nic fren ikalso frēn ik adj of, relating to, or affected with hebephrenia hebephrenic n a person who is affected with hebephrenia * * * he·be·phren·ic (he″bə frenґik)… … Medical dictionary
hebephrenic — adjective suffering from a form of schizophrenia characterized by foolish mannerisms and senseless laughter along with delusions and regressive behavior (Freq. 7) • Similar to: ↑insane • Derivationally related forms: ↑hebephrenia * * * adjective… … Useful english dictionary
