Oneiroid

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia. not-comparable

    "Oneiroid state is described as narrowing of consciousness together with multiple scenic hallucinations. Such a state may occur in schizophrenia, but may also be observed in patients under excessive care and dependent upon others."

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"Oneiroid state is described as narrowing of consciousness together with multiple scenic hallucinations. Such a state may occur in schizophrenia, but may also be observed in patients under excessive care and dependent upon others."

Etymology

From oneiro- + -oid, from Ancient Greek ὄνειρος (óneiros) (oneiros, "dream").

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