HEBEPHRENIC

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Suffering from a form of schizophrenia characterized by foolish mannerisms and senseless laughter along with delusions and regressive behavior

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Adjectives

Similar:

insane (afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement)

Derivation:

hebephrenia (a form of schizophrenia characterized by severe disintegration of personality including erratic speech and childish mannerisms and bizarre behavior; usually becomes evident during puberty; the most common diagnostic category in mental institutions)

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