oneiroid

English

Etymology

oneiro- +‎ -oid, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek ὄνειρος (óneiros) (oneiros, "dream")

Adjective

oneiroid (not comparable)

1. (medicine) Characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia.
   • (Can we date this quote?), Krishan Vij, Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (page 406)

     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.

Translations

Translations

• Russian: онейро́идный (ru) (onejróidnyj)
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