schizophrenia

noun/ˌskɪtsəˈfriniə/

Frequency rank: #7,170 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A severe mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, hallucinations, and a disconnect from reality.

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Example sentence

The psychiatrist explained that schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that can cause hallucinations and confused thinking.

Synonyms & related words

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