First Known Use: 1883
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hebephrenia
noun he·be·phre·nia \ˌhē-bə-ˈfrē-nē-ə, -ˈfre-nē-\
Definition of HEBEPHRENIA
: a form of schizophrenia characterized especially by incoherence, delusions lacking an underlying theme, and affect that is usually flat, inappropriate, or silly
— he·be·phre·nic \-ˈfre-nik, -ˈfrē-nik\ adjective or noun
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Origin of HEBEPHRENIA
New Latin, irregular from Greek hēbētēs young adult (from hēbē youth) + English -phrenia; from the childish behavior which is often found with it
Medical Dictionary
hebephrenia
noun he·be·phre·nia \ˌhē-bə-ˈfrē-nē-ə, -ˈfren-ē-\
Medical Definition of HEBEPHRENIA
: a disorganized form of schizophrenia characterized especially by incoherence, delusions which if present lack an underlying theme, and affect that is flat, inappropriate, or silly
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