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hebephrenia
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he·be·phre·ni·a (hb-frn-, -frn-)
n.
A schizophrenia, usually starting at puberty, characterized by foolish mannerisms, senseless laughter, delusions, hallucinations, and regressive behavior. Also called disorganized schizophrenia, hebephrenic schizophrenia.
hebe·phrenic (-frnk, -frnk) adj.
hebephrenia, hebephrenic schizophrenia.
hebephrenia (hē´bfrē´nē),
n a form of schizophrenia in which the individual behaves like a child (e.g., inappropriate laughter and silliness).
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