Oneiroid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Oneiroid is an adjective meaning (medicine) Characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia.
Meaning
(medicine) Characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia.
Example Sentences
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.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oneiric, oniric, oneirotic, oneiroscopic, oneirocritical, oneirophrenic.
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