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    Esquizofrenia (en. Schizophrenia)

    /eskiθo'fɾenia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A mental disorder that affects the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
    Schizophrenia can cause auditory hallucinations.
    La esquizofrenia puede provocar alucinaciones auditivas.
    A serious psychiatric illness that often requires long-term treatment.
    The patient was diagnosed with schizophrenia after several examinations.
    El paciente fue diagnosticado con esquizofrenia después de varios exámenes.
    This disorder can affect both the personal and professional life of the individual.
    Schizophrenia can make a person feel isolated.
    La esquizofrenia puede hacer que la persona se sienta aislada.

    Etymology

    The term schizophrenia comes from the Greek 'schizo' (to split) and 'phrenia' (mind), implying a 'divided mind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have schizophrenia
    To suffer from schizophrenia.
    tener esquizofrenia
    schizophrenic
    Adjective that describes a person suffering from schizophrenia.
    esquizofrenico
    schizophrenic disorder
    Any of the clinical variations related to schizophrenia.
    trastorno esquizofrénico

    Related Words

    psychosis
    A mental disorder that involves a disconnection from reality.
    psicosis
    hallucination
    Perception of something that is not present.
    alucinación
    mood disorder
    A condition that affects an individual's emotional state.
    trastorno del estado de ánimo

    Slang Meanings

    Crazy
    That guy is a bit crazy, as if he has schizophrenia.
    Ese tipo está un poco chiflado, como si tuviera esquizofrenia.
    Madness
    What he did was pure madness; it seems he suffers from schizophrenia.
    Lo que hizo fue pura locura, parece que padece esquizofrenia.