oneiroid

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/ə(ʊ)ˈnʌɪɹɔɪd/

adjective

Characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia.

OriginAncient Greek ὄνειρος →
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Meanings

adjectiveoneiroid (not comparable)
  1. not comparablemedicineCharacterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia.

    Oneiroid state is described as narrowing of consciousness together with multiple scenic hallucinations. Such a state may occur in schizophrenia, but may also be observed in patients under excessive care and dependent upon others.

    a. 2005, Krishan Vij, Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, page 406

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekὄνειρος
  2. Englishoneiroid

From oneiro- + -oid, from Ancient Greek ὄνειρος (óneiros) (oneiros, "dream").

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Translations

Russian онейроид
  • онейроид (onejroid)characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia
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