schizophrenia
noun/ˌskɪtsəˈfriniə/
Frequency rank: #7,170 most common English word
Meaning
A severe mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, hallucinations, and a disconnect from reality.
Example sentence
The psychiatrist explained that schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that can cause hallucinations and confused thinking.
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