paranoid schizophrenic
A "paranoid schizophrenic" is an individual diagnosed with a specific form of schizophrenia that prominently features paranoia, delusions, and hallucinations.
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Definition
C1Medical
(clinical, technical)A person diagnosed with a subtype of schizophrenia characterized by persistent delusions and hallucinations, often involving themes of persecution or grandiosity.
Example
- The patient, identified as a paranoid schizophrenic, reported hearing voices that accused him of various misdeeds.
- Paranoid schizophrenics often experience intense and irrational fears of being targeted or watched.
C1Psychology
(clinical, technical)An individual suffering from a chronic mental disorder marked by irrational suspicion, mistrust, and distorted thinking, typically accompanied by delusions of persecution or grandeur.
Example
- As a paranoid schizophrenic, she constantly felt that others were plotting against her, despite having no evidence.
- Paranoid schizophrenics may withdraw from social interactions due to their overwhelming sense of mistrust.