Meaning Of The Word Hebephrenia

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hebephrenia in American English
a form of schizophrenia characterized by childish or silly behavior, disorganized thinking, delusions, and hallucinations, usually beginning in adolescence
noun: a type of schizophrenia characterized by emotionless, incongruous, or frivolous behavior, intellectual deterioration, and hallucinations, frequently beginning insidiously during adolescence

hebephrenia in British English
noun: a form of pubertal schizophrenia, characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and unconventional behaviour

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