Othello Syndrome
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Othello syndrome

[ōthel′ō]

Etymology: Othello, jealous Shakespearean character

a psychopathologic condition characterized by suspicion of a spouse's infidelity and morbid jealousy. This condition may be accompanied by rage and violence and is frequently associated with paranoia.

Othello Syndrome

A delusion of spousal infidelity, a form of psychotic paranoia that is primary or, more commonly, a symptom of organic ‘psychopathies’—senile dementia, boxer encephalopathy, alcoholism

Othello syndrome

Erotic jealousy, alcoholic paranoia Psychiatry A delusion of spousal infidelity, a form of psychotic paranoia that is primary or more commonly, a symptom of organic 'psychopathies'–senile dementia, boxer encephalopathy, alcoholism

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Othello Syndrome (redirected from Delusional jealousy)

Othello Syndrome
(redirected from Delusional jealousy)