schizoid (redirected from schizoids)

schizoid /schiz·oid/ (skit´soid)

1. denoting the traits that characterize the schizoid personality.

2. denoting any of a variety of schizophrenia-related characteristics, including traits said to indicate a predisposition to schizophrenia as well as disorders other than schizophrenia either occurring in a relative of a schizophrenic or occurring more commonly than average in families of schizophrenics.

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schiz·oid (sktsoid)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or having a personality marked by extreme shyness, seclusiveness, and an inability to form close friendships or social relationships.

2. Schizophrenic. No longer in scientific use.

n.

A schizoid or schizophrenic person.