hebephrenic
/ˌhibəˈfrɛnɪk/
noun
- A person who has hebephrenic schizophrenia.
- A hebephrenic may have difficulty with daily tasks due to disorganized thinking.
- The clinic provides specialized care for hebephrenics.
- Support groups can help families of hebephrenics understand the condition better.
adjective
- Relating to a type of schizophrenia characterized by disorganized behavior, inappropriate emotions, and silly or childish reactions.
- Hebephrenic symptoms often appear in late adolescence or early adulthood.
- The doctor explained that hebephrenic behavior can include sudden mood changes and odd gestures.
- The patient was diagnosed with hebephrenic schizophrenia after showing confused speech and laughter.