Oneiroid
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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."
Example
More examples"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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