oneiroid
English edit
Etymology edit
oneiro- + -oid, from Ancient Greek ὄνειρος (óneiros) (oneiros, "dream")
Adjective edit
oneiroid (not comparable)
- (medicine) Characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia.
- a. 2005, Krishan Vij, Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, page 406:
- 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.
Translations edit
characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia
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