Definition of hebephrenia

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  • hebephrenia is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 21
  • hebephrenia is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 21
  • hebephrenia is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of hebephrenia


  • 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 (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. disorganized schizophrenia
    2. disorganized type schizophrenia
    3. hebephrenic schizophrenia

See definition of hebephrenia in Merriam Webster