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The term schizophrenia comes from two Greek words that mean "split mind." It was observed around 1908, by a Swiss doctor named Eugen Bleuler, to describe the splitting apart of mental functions that he regarded as the central characteristic of schizophrenia.
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Is there a word that has zop in it?
schizophrenia
What is the home-remedy of schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a very serious, cronic disorder that requires professional medical care. The word "Remedy" suggests there is a cure - there is no cure for schizophrenia.
Thirteen letter word beginning with SC?
Schizophrenia
What is the word for feeling like you're being watched?
schizophrenia
What is the origin of the word schizophrenia?
The word "schizophrenia" comes from the Greek roots "schizo" (split) and "phren" (mind), reflecting the split between thought, emotion, and behavior that is characteristic of the disorder. It was coined by Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler in 1911 to describe the fragmented mental processes seen in patients with the condition.
Does schizophrenia have a prefix and suffix?
No, since it is a root word in itself, coined in 1911 by a psychiatrist.
If a 30 year old has schizophrenia could the mother have it as well?
Yes. Schizophrenia is partly genetic, meaning that if you have a relative with schizophrenia you are likely to also have schizophrenia. About 1/10 of people with a relative with schizophrenia develop schizophrenia, compared to 1/100 people without a relative with schizophrenia.
Is schizophrenia a disability?
People with schizophrenia usually have normal cognitive function at the beginning of the course of schizophrenia.
What are the causes of residual schizophrenia?
Residual schizophrenia is caused by a partial recovery from schizophrenia. For an explanation of what causes schizophrenia, please see the related question.
How are age and gender linked to schizophrenia?
Teenagers and young adults are most likely to get schizophrenia. Women with schizophrenia are more likely to have less severe schizophrenia and have paranoid schizophrenia, as well as developing schizophrenia at an average age of 25; men have a more severe course, with higher rates of disorganized and catatonic schizophrenia as well as developing schizophrenia at the average age of 18.
Is schizophrenia on axis I or II?
Schizophrenia is on Axis I.
What is schizophrenia related to?
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder
