catatonic schizophrenia
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9.9
- noun
- /ˌkætəˈtɑnɪk ˌskɪtsəˈfrɛnɪə/
- Archaic
:
esquizofrenia catatónica
- She was diagnosed with catatonic schizophrenia last year.
Examples
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The symptoms of catatonic schizophrenia can be quite severe.
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The psychiatrist explained that the patient suffers from catatonic schizophrenia, which causes periods of immobility.
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Advances in treatment have improved outcomes for people with catatonic schizophrenia.
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Her symptoms of catatonic schizophrenia included both stupor and episodes of agitation.
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The patient was diagnosed with catatonic schizophrenia after displaying prolonged periods of immobility.
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After weeks in the hospital, he was diagnosed with catatonic schizophrenia due to his lack of movement.
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The therapist noted that she experienced episodes of excitement related to her catatonic schizophrenia.
Synonyms
Long times when someone cannot move or speak, sometimes followed by short restless periods
How Immobile
- Archaic
1
9.9
- Archaic
- Specialized
4
8.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The term is a straightforward adjective + noun combination: 'catatonic' (immobility/lack of response) describes the type of 'schizophrenia' (a mental disorder), so the phrase denotes a schizophrenia subtype characterized by catatonia. This compositional medical naming pattern is common and follows regular English morphology, so learners who know both constituents should be able to infer the meaning.
Etymology
Catatonic schizophrenia comes from Greek words kata ('down') and tonos ('tightness'). The name gives a picture of the body going 'down' into a tight, frozen state, so it describes long periods of being motionless and unresponsive.